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saxhorn

/sækshɔrn/ noun · British & US
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What does saxhorn mean?

noun

A brass instrument with a conical bore, similar to a French horn, but with a more mellow sound. It is often used in classical music and jazz.

Example

"The saxhorn section added a rich, mellow sound to the orchestra's performance."

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