Saxhorn

noun

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Noun

1
Any of a group of similar brass instruments, resembling a bugle in shape, but with valves
2
any of a family of brass wind instruments that resemble a bugle with valves wordnet

Synonyms

alpenhorn alphorn althorn alto horn ballad horn baritone

Etymology

Invented by Adolphe Sax.

Related phrases

brass instrument

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