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althorn

Syllabification: (alt·horn)
Pronunciation: /ˈaltˌhôrn/
Definition of althorn

noun

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

Origin:

mid 19th century: from German, from alt 'high' (from Latin altus) + Horn 'horn'

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