saxhorn

American  

[saks-hawrn] / ˈsæksˌhɔrn /

noun

1. any of a family of brass instruments close to the cornets and tubas.

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saxhorn British  

/ ˈsæksˌhɔːn /

noun

1. a valved brass instrument used chiefly in brass and military bands, having a tube of conical bore and a brilliant tone colour. It resembles the tuba and constitutes a family of instruments related to the flugelhorn and cornet

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Etymology

Origin of saxhorn

1835–45; named after A. Sax (1814–94), a Belgian who invented such instruments

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Example Sentences

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saxhorn

Thomas also wrote for bass saxhorn and six-keyed trombones.

From New York Times ● Jan. 24, 2023

He created other musical instruments, like the saxotromba, saxhorn and saxtuba, by blending features of existing ones in unexpected ways.

From New York Times ● Nov. 6, 2015

Adolphe Sax, a Belgian, started creating new musical instruments when he was 15, including the saxtromba, the saxhorn and the saxtuba.

From New York Times ● Nov. 6, 2014

The euphonium is frequently said to be a saxhorn, corresponding to the baryton member of that family, but the statement is misleading.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 "Ethiopia" to "Evangelical Association" by Various

All these valve instruments may be comprehended under the French name of saxhorn.

From Scientific American Supplement No. 819, September 12, 1891 by Various

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