English Explanatory Dictionary

French horn

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A coiled brass musical instrument, derived from the French hunting horn, which has rotary valves.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-French horn.wav

Word forms

French horn French horns

Etymology

From French + horn.

Related words

double horn trumpet

Derived words

French hornist
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