Which instrument is the ancestor of the modern trombone?

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The question is asking about the historical predecessor of the modern trombone, specifically which instrument it evolved from.

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The sackbut, whose name translates to 'push-pull,' was used during the Renaissance and first appeared in the 15th century.

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• Which instrument is the ancestor of the modern trombone? - Homework Study - homework.study.com
• A crash course on the sackbut, ancestor of the modern trombone - cbc.ca
• Decoding the Ancestor of the Modern-Day Trombone - performingartscentercapecod.org