ALTHORN


Meaning of ALTHORN in English

[ 'althɔ:n ]

■ noun a musical instrument of the saxhorn family, especially the alto or tenor saxhorn in E flat.

Origin

C19: from Ger., from alt 'high' (from L. altus ) + Horn 'horn'.

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