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Flügelhorn

flugelhorn; valved brass instrument with a warm, mellow tone

noun FLUE-gel-horn Rare
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Usage Note

Flügelhorn is a valved brass instrument with a wide conical bore, producing a tone softer than the trumpet. It is common in German brass bands (Blaskapelle) and jazz. Miles Davis famously used it for its darker colour.

Examples

"In der Blaskapelle spielten drei Flügelhörner."

Natural Translation

Three flugelhorns played in the brass band.

Literal Translation

In the wind-band three flugelhorns played.

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