What do you call a single “shot” or “explosion” in a firework?

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I am organizing a support event for a firework display.

If someone buys a 2000円 ticket, it will pay for another "firework unit" being launched in the sky.

In Japanese we say "一発", but is there an equivalent word in English?

psmears · Accepted Answer · 2011-07-09 07:09:39Z

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I think the most natural thing to say is simply firework:

Every time someone buys a ticket, it will fund one more firework.

answered Jul 9 '11 at 7:09

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kiamlaluno · Answer 2 · 2011-11-19 15:53:45Z

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The fireworks industry specific word is shell. As in artillery shell.

edited Nov 19 '11 at 15:53

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answered Jul 9 '11 at 9:20

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Thursagen · Answer 3 · 2011-07-09 07:10:11Z

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How about:

Fireworks device/A stick of fireworks/A pyrotechnic composition/A burst of fireworks?

As in, everytime somebody buys a ticket, it funds one more fireworks device

edited Jul 9 '11 at 7:10

answered Jul 9 '11 at 5:37

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