SAXHORNS

Noun

saxhorns

plural of saxhorn

Source: Wiktionary


SAXHORN

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



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