Definition

A type of brass musical instrument that is similar to a trumpet but has a wider bell and a softer tone, often used in jazz and military bands.

Example

The musician played a beautiful melody on his fluegelhorn during the concert.

Conversation

Have you ever heard a fluegelhorn being played?

No, I haven't! What does it sound like?

It's quite mellow and warm, really beautiful to listen to.

That sounds lovely! I'd love to hear one sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fluegelhorn is derived from the German words "Flügel" (meaning wing) and "Horn" (meaning horn). The term refers to a type of brass instrument that has a wide bell and a mellow tone, resembling the shape of a wing.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'wing' ('Flügel') to remember that 'fluegelhorn' is a brass instrument shaped like a wing.

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