bass horn

Thân thiện

The musician plays a deep note on the bass horn.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large brass musical instrument that produces very low-pitched notes: The "bass horn" is a wind instrument belonging to the brass family, characterized by its deep, resonant sound. It is typically the lowest-pitched instrument in its section.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The marching band's sound was anchored by the powerful tones of the bass horn.
  • He has played the bass horn in the orchestra for over twenty years.

Advanced Usage

• "To double on bass horn": To play the bass horn in addition to one's primary instrument.
  • The talented musician can double on bass horn when the score requires it.

Variants and Related Words

• Sousaphone (n): A type of bass horn designed for marching, with a bell that faces forward.
  • The sousaphone, a variant of the bass horn, is common in marching bands.
• Tuba (n): A general term for a large, low-pitched brass instrument; the bass horn is a specific type of tuba.
  • The tuba family includes instruments like the bass horn and the euphonium.

Synonyms

• Low brass instrument: A general term for brass instruments that play in the low register.
• Contrabass tuba: A very large tuba, often synonymous with a bass horn in some contexts.

Related Phrases

• Bass line: The lowest instrumental or vocal part in a piece of music, which an instrument like the bass horn often plays.
  • The bass horn provided a solid foundation with its steady bass line.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the lowest brass wind instrument

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sousaphone
• tuba