Definition

1. Noun:
   • A Renaissance woodwind instrument: The "krummhorn" is a historical musical instrument from the Renaissance period. It is characterized by having a double reed (like an oboe or bassoon) and a distinctive curved or bent wooden tube. The name comes from the German words for "crooked horn."

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The museum's collection includes a well-preserved krummhorn from the 16th century.
  • The consort music was beautifully performed on recorders, viols, and krummhorns.

Advanced Usage

• In historical performance: The term is used specifically in the context of early music and historically informed performance practice.
  • Scholars debate the exact playing techniques for the krummhorn.

Variants and Related Words

• Crumhorn: This is a common alternative English spelling for "krummhorn."
  • The crumhorn has a unique, buzzing timbre.

Synonyms

• Wind-cap instrument: A descriptive term for instruments like the krummhorn where the reed is enclosed inside a protective cap.
• Historical double-reed: A general term placing it in the family of instruments with two reeds.

Related Idioms or Phrases

(This word is a specific technical/historical term and is not commonly used in idioms or phrasal verbs.)

Noun

1. a Renaissance woodwind with a double reed and a curving tube (crooked horn)