(music) A flute stop on an organ of 8', 16' or 32', generally characterized by a low, dark tone.

A surname from French.

(music, archaic) The burden or bass of a melody. / The drone pipe of a bagpipe. / The lowest-pitched stop of an organ. / The lowest-pitched bell of a carillon.

(historical) A pilgrim's staff.

plural of bourdon

plural of Bourdon

(music) A flute stop on an organ, almost always of 32', characterized by a very low, dark tone.