ALTHORN

Noun

althorn (plural althorns)

(musical instruments) An alto or tenor saxhorn

Anagrams

• thronal

Source: Wiktionary


Alt"horn`, n. [Alt + horn.] (Mus.)

Definition: An instrument of the saxhorn family, used exclusively in military music, often replacing the French horn. Grove.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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