french horn
Definition
- Noun:
- A brass musical instrument: The French horn is a brass wind instrument known for its distinctive coiled, conical tube shape and its use of valves to change pitch. It produces a rich, mellow tone.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The orchestra's principal French horn player performed a beautiful solo.
- Learning to play the French horn requires excellent breath control and ear training.
Advanced Usage
- "To play the French horn": This is the standard phrase for performing on this instrument.
- She has played the French horn in the city's youth symphony for three years.
Variants and Related Words
- Horn (n): A common, shorter name for the French horn, especially in an orchestral context (e.g., "the horn section").
- Double horn (n): A common type of modern French horn that combines two sets of tubing, allowing the player to switch keys more easily.
- Natural horn (n): An early version of the horn without valves.
Synonyms
- Horn: The most direct synonym in musical terminology.
- Brass instrument: A broader category that includes the French horn, trumpet, and trombone.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Horn in": (Phrasal verb, informal) To intrude or interrupt.
- I wish he wouldn't horn in on our private conversation.
Noun
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a brass musical instrument consisting of a conical tube that is coiled into a spiral and played by means of valves
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