bourdon
Americannoun
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the drone pipe of a bagpipe.
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the drone string of a stringed instrument.
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a low-pitched tone; bass.
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a pipe organ stop of very low pitch.
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the bell in a carillon having the lowest pitch.
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a 16-foot organ stop of the stopped diapason type
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the drone of a bagpipe
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a drone or pedal point in the bass of a harmonized melody
Etymology
Origin of bourdon
1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French; see burden 2
Example Sentences
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Tries from Anais Grando and Pauline Bourdon Sansus cut the favourites' lead to eight points as the volume rose in Stade Atlantique.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
This case is "emblematic of the privatisation of state resources by a former high-ranking civil servant to obtain an undue payment and settle scores", Dumenil's lawyer, William Bourdon, told AFP before the hearing.
From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025
Pauline Bourdon Sansus has to clear away with a better kick this time.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2024
Previously, because her loans had been acquired through the Family Federal Education Loan Program, Bourdon didn’t qualify for relief.
From Seattle Times • May 10, 2023
Miss Bourdon laughing at this passage of arms arose with alacrity to obey, and the lawyer, looking unspeakably grim got up, too.
From Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir by Fleming, May Agnes
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