Bass trombone bells can be as large as 10Â½ or more, though usually either 9Â½ in or 10 in diameter. The bell may be constructed out of two separate brass sheets or out of one single piece of metal and hammered on a mandrel until the part is shaped correctly.
Origin of the name Dominique: Bestowed upon both females and males in France, Dominique is from the Latin Dominicus (belonging to a lord), which is derived from dominus (a master, a lord). From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman. Related Names: Dominque.
The diminutive French suffixes -et and -ot may be added to boys' names, while -ette and -otte can be added to girls' names. Without further ado, click on the following links to discover some of the most popular first names in France. Introduction to French names. French Names for Boys. French Names for Girls.