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althorn

American  
[alt-hawrn] / ˈæltˌhɔrn /

noun

  1. a valved brass musical instrument, varying in shape, that is the alto member of the cornet family.

althorn British  
/ ˈæltˌhɔːn /

noun

  1. a valved brass musical instrument belonging to the saxhorn or flügelhorn families

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Etymology

Origin of althorn

First recorded in 1855–60; alt + horn

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At that time, only the althorn happened to be available.

From My Life and My Efforts by Olesch, Gunther

I had never held an althorn in my hands before, but soon I joined in the best I could.

From My Life and My Efforts by Olesch, Gunther

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