noun Download 🔗Share The burden or bass of a melody. Examples : "The deep, sustained tones of the organ's bourdons filled the church, creating a grounding foundation for the choir's soaring vocals. " music sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The drone pipe of a bagpipe. Examples : "The deep, resonant bourdons of the bagpipes filled the auditorium during the Scottish festival. " music sound part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The lowest-pitched stop of an organ. Examples : "The organist played a slow, solemn piece, focusing on the deep tones of the bourdons. " music organ sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The lowest-pitched bell of a carillon. Examples : "The deep, resonant sounds of the bourdons announced the beginning of the town's Christmas celebration, their low tones vibrating through the square. " music bell-ringing sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A large, low-pitched bell not part of a diatonically tuned ring of bells. Examples : "The church's bourdon bell tolled slowly, its deep sound echoing across the valley. " music bell-ringing sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A bumblebee, genus Bombus. Examples : "The garden buzzed with activity as several bourdons diligently collected pollen from the vibrant wildflowers. " animal insect biology nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pilgrim's staff. Examples : "The old man leaned on his sturdy bourdon as he walked to the monastery. " religion culture history item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
