sliphorn Your browser does not support the audio element. [ English ] Definition A slang term for the trombone that was popular in the late 19th and early part of the 20th century, primarily with jazz music and musicians. The name is derived from the "slippery" connotation of the trombone slide. See Also [English] trombone [English] slide trombone Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-06-15 20:18:56