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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SAXHORN

Named after Adolphe Sax (see saxophone), who invented it (1845).
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PRONUNCIATION OF SAXHORN

saxhorn  [ˈsæksˌhɔːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SAXHORN

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Saxhorn is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SAXHORN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

saxhorn

Saxhorn

The saxhorn is a valved brass instrument with a conical bore and deep cup-shaped mouthpiece. The sound has a characteristic mellow quality, and blends well with other brass.

Definition of saxhorn in the English dictionary

The definition of saxhorn in the dictionary is a valved brass instrument used chiefly in brass and military bands, having a tube of conical bore and a brilliant tone colour. It resembles the tuba and constitutes a family of instruments related to the flugelhorn and cornet.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SAXHORN


alphorn
ˈælpˌhɔːn
bighorn
ˈbɪɡˌhɔːn
buckhorn
ˈbʌkˌhɔːn
bullhorn
ˈbʊlˌhɔːn
flugelhorn
ˈfluːɡəlˌhɔːn
foghorn
ˈfɒɡˌhɔːn
greenhorn
ˈɡriːnˌhɔːn
hartshorn
ˈhɑːtsˌhɔːn
inkhorn
ˈɪŋkˌhɔːn
lanthorn
ˈlæntˌhɔːn
leghorn
ˈlɛɡˌhɔːn
longhorn
ˈlɒŋˌhɔːn
Matterhorn
ˈmætəˌhɔːn
pronghorn
ˈprɒŋˌhɔːn
shoehorn
ˈʃuːˌhɔːn
shorthorn
ˈʃɔːtˌhɔːn
staghorn
ˈstæɡˌhɔːn
Strayhorn
ˈstreɪˌhɔːn
waldhorn
ˈwɔːldˌhɔːn
Weisshorn
ˈvaɪsˌhɔːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SAXHORN

sax
saxatile
saxaul
Saxe
saxe blue
Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
saxicavous
saxicole
saxicoline
saxicolous
saxifragaceous
saxifrage
saxitoxin
Saxo Grammaticus
Saxon
Saxon blue
saxonite
saxony
Saxony-Anhalt
saxophone

WORDS THAT END LIKE SAXHORN

blackthorn
buckthorn
English horn
firethorn
French horn
hawthorn
horn
hunting horn
Little Bighorn
post horn
powder horn
rhino horn
sea buckthorn
shorn
silverhorn
stockhorn
Texas longhorn
thorn
Wetterhorn
whitethorn

Synonyms and antonyms of saxhorn in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «saxhorn» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SAXHORN

Find out the translation of saxhorn to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of saxhorn from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «saxhorn» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

saxhorn
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

saxhorn
570 millions of speakers

English

saxhorn
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

saxhorn
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

saxhorn
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Саксгорн
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

saxhorn
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পিতলের বাঁশিবেশেষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

saxhorn
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Saxhorn
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

saxhorn
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

saxhorn
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

saxhorn
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Saxhorn
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kèn trumpet
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பித்தளையால் ஆன இசைக் கருவி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सैक्सोर्न
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sakshorn
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

saxhorn
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

saxhorn
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Саксгорн
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

saxhorn
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

saxhorn
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

saxtrompet
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

saxhorn
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

saxhorn
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of saxhorn

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SAXHORN»

The term «saxhorn» is regularly used and occupies the 87.117 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SAXHORN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «saxhorn» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «saxhorn» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about saxhorn

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SAXHORN»

Discover the use of saxhorn in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to saxhorn and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Oxford Dictionary of Music
Also invented the *saxhorn family of instr (c.1845). saxhorn Type of brass wind instrument of wide semiconical bore, using cup mouthpiece and played with valves, invented by A. *Sax c.1845. There are 7 varieties (deep bass to high treble), i.e. ...
Michael Kennedy, Tim Rutherford-Johnson, Joyce Kennedy, 2012
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The Score, the Orchestra, and the Conductor
saxhorn See petit saxhorn en sit alto See sopranino saxhorn in Et See soprano saxhorn in Bt See alto saxhorn in Et See tenor saxhorn in Bt See bass saxhorn in Bt See bass saxhorn in Et See contrabass saxhorn in Bt saxhorn alto (i) See alto  ...
Gustav Meier, 2009
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Hector Berlioz, Les Troyens: Edited by Ian Kemp
the petit saxhorn suraigu). As far as Berlioz was concerned it was not his scoring for saxhorns which prevented Les Troyens from being performed at the Opera. He deleted saxhorns from the Theatre-Lyrique performances only because he had ...
Ian Kemp, 1988
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Treatise on Instrumentation
The different keys of the saxhorn proceed, as those of the cornet, downwards from the main instrument - the small, very high saxhorn in C, an octave higher than the cornet in C. In France it is customary to write all these instruments, as well as ...
Hector Berlioz, 1948
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Brass Scholarship in Review: Proceedings of the Historic ...
Guerin trumpet Chertier trumpet Brick trumpet Paul Bonnefoy soprano saxhorn ADOLPHE SAX AND THE PARIS OPÉRA 141. Brick trumpet Chertier trumpet Guerin trumpet Schlotmann trumpet Trien trumpet Weber trumpet Petit drum Getot ...
Stewart Carter, 2006
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A treatise upon modern instrumentation and orchestration: ...
Small very high Saxhorn, In C, or in Bfr. Effect of the □mall very high Saxhorn in C. That in the key of lit? it a note The extreme lower notes are of rather a had quality of tone, and this instrument should rarely be employed beneath the low A. But ...
Hector Berlioz, Mary Cowden Clarke, 1860
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The Musical Guide: Containing a Pronouncing and Defining ...
A prefix for the numerous inventions or improvements of Adolphe Sax, the Christopher Columbus of metallic instruments, whose importance lies largely in the application of a valve-mechanism to old natural keyed instruments, saxhorn.
Rupert Hughes, 1903
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Music Lovers' Encyclopedia: Containing a Pronouncing and ...
A prefix for the numerous inventions or improvements of Adolphe Sax, the Christopher Columbus of metallic instruments, whose importance lies largely in the application of a valve-mechanism to old natural keyed instruments, saxhorn.
Rupert Hughes, 1919
9
Music lovers' cyclopedia: containing a pronouncing and ...
A prefix for the numerous inventions or improvements of Adolphe Sax, the Christopher Columbus of metallic instruments, whose importance lies largely in the application of a valve-mechanism to old natural keyed instruments, saxhorn.
Rupert Hughes, 1912
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The Facts on File Dictionary of Music
saxophone 363 ferent sizes of saxhorn. This dictionary follows the common American practice of confining the name “flugelhorn” to the soprano instrument pitched in C or B-flat (see FLUGELHORN). Other variants are: tenor horn for the tenor ...
Christine Ammer, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SAXHORN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term saxhorn is used in the context of the following news items.
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Callants Club to honour Gallipoli heroes
The party will then reassemble at the Wilton Lodge Park gates at 2pm for a piper-led parade to the war memorial, where the Saxhorn Band will play a selection ... «Hawick News, Jul 15»
2
This year's Common-Riding timetable
1pm – Saxhorn Band play at hon. provost's tent. 4pm – Cornet and equestrian supporters leave the racecourse and proceed by way of Crumhaughhill, Loan, ... «Hawick News, Jun 15»
3
Stonewall Brigade Band celebrates 160 years of music
The band's history stems from David Drake, who formed what was called the Mountain Saxhorn Band, before it became the Stonewall Brigade. The band ... «Staunton News Leader, May 15»
4
The Stonewall Brigade Band: 160 years and beyond
Entitled The Stonewall Brigade Band – 160 Years and Beyond, the exhibit will tell of presidential appearances, wars, saxhorns, uniforms, and the enduring ... «Augusta Free Press, May 15»
5
Jeune tubiste wattignisien, Franz Langlois réalise son rêve: entrer …
C'est à l'âge de 7 ans que le jeune musicien démarre la pratique du saxhorn, une forme de petit tuba français en cours particulier. Trois ans plus tard, Franz ... «La Voix du Nord, Apr 15»
6
Michigan band to perform at Lincoln 'funeral'
There are 18 musicians in the band playing one of two instruments, saxhorns or rope-tensioned drums. The former are intriguing-looking, long-valved bugles ... «The Detroit News, Mar 15»
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François Madrid, 60 ans de musique avec la Lyre
Cet infatigable du saxhorn baryton, instrument qu'il adopte par la suite, ne passe pas une journée sans travailler son instrument et répéter les œuvres du ... «ladepeche.fr, Jan 15»
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Arthur Butterworth: Composer whose work was suffused with his …
... a string quartet, piano quintet and sextet and two piano trios; sonatas for violin, viola, oboe and saxhorn as well as many for miscellaneous brass groups. «The Independent, Nov 14»
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Avesnes-sur-Helpe : un saxhorn baryton pour l'harmonie municipale
Jean-Paul Sautier dont c'était samedi la première Sainte-Cécile comme chef de l'harmonie municipale a reçu de la maire Marie-Annick Dezitter un saxhorn ... «La Voix du Nord, Nov 14»
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Happy Birthday, Mr. Sax
The younger Sax made improvements to the bass clarinet and invented a family of instruments called saxhorns before creating his eponymous "phone" in the ... «Jefferson Public Radio, Nov 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Saxhorn [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/saxhorn>. Apr 2024 ».
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