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Detailed explanation-1: -sackbut, (from Old French saqueboute: “pull-push”), early trombone, invented in the 15th century, probably in Burgundy. It has thicker walls than the modern trombone, imparting a softer tone, and its bell is narrower. The sackbut answered the need for a lower-pitched trumpet that composers of the time sought.

Detailed explanation-2: -The sackbut differs from today’s trombone by its smaller bore, its bell which is less flared, and in the lack of a water key, slide lock, and tuning slide on the bell curve. Sackbuts could adjust tuning at the joint between the bell and slide. The shallow brass mouthpiece was unplated.

Detailed explanation-3: -Until the 18th century the trombone was called a “saqueboute” (in French) or a “sackbut” (in English).