Bourdon

/ˈbɔː.dən/

/ˈbɔr.dən/

Translation of "bourdon" into Russian

Noun

/ˈbɔː.dən/

/ˈbɔr.dən/

bourdon

bourdons pl

The organist played a deep bourdon note that resonated throughout the cathedral.

Органист сыграл глубокую бурдонную ноту, которая резонировала по всему собору.

Additional translations

Noun

/ˈbɔː.dən/

/ˈbɔr.dən/

A low-pitched stop in an organ, typically producing a deep, resonant sound.

The organist used the bourdon to add depth to the music during the church service.

A drone bass, as in a bagpipe or a hurdy-gurdy.

The bourdon of the bagpipes could be heard echoing through the valley.

A bumblebee, especially one of the genus Bombus.

A bourdon buzzed lazily among the lavender bushes.

A large church bell of very low pitch.

The great bourdon tolled solemnly at midnight mass.

Adjective

/ˈbɔː.dən/

/ˈbɔr.dən/

Deep-toned or droning like a bourdon stop, drone, or bell.

The organ’s bourdon notes filled the nave with a profound resonance.