bass horn
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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the lowest brass wind instrument
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