SAXHORN

saxhorn

(noun) any of a family of brass wind instruments that resemble a bugle with valves

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

saxhorn (plural saxhorns)

(musical instruments) Any of a group of similar brass instruments, resembling a bugle in shape, but with valves

Source: Wiktionary

Sax"horn`, n. (Mus.)

Definition: A name given to a numerous family of brass wind instruments with valves, invented by Antoine Joseph Sax (known as Adolphe Sax), of Belgium and Paris, and much used in military bands and in orchestras.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition