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What (who) is saxhorn - definition

FAMILY OF VALVED BRASS INSTRUMENTS THAT HAVE CONICAL BORES AND DEEP CUP-SHAPED MOUTHPIECES
Saxhorns; Sax horn
  • A catalogue showing various Adolphe Sax instruments, including saxhorns, saxophones, and saxotrombas.

Saxhorn         
·noun A name given to a numerous family of brass wind instruments with valves, invented by Antoine Joseph Adolphe Sax (known as Adolphe Sax), of Belgium and Paris, and much used in military bands and in orchestras.
saxhorn         
¦ noun a brass instrument with valves and a funnel-shaped mouthpiece, used mainly in military and brass bands.
Origin
from the name of the Belgian instrument-makers Charles J. Sax and his son Antoine-Joseph 'Adolphe' Sax + horn.
Saxhorn         
The saxhorn is a family of valved brass instruments that have conical bores and deep cup-shaped mouthpieces. The saxhorn family was developed by Adolphe Sax, who is also known for creating the saxophone family.

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Saxhorn

The saxhorn is a family of valved brass instruments that have conical bores and deep cup-shaped mouthpieces. The saxhorn family was developed by Adolphe Sax, who is also known for creating the saxophone family. The sound of the saxhorn has a characteristic mellow tone quality and blends well with other brass.