Definition

A brass musical instrument that looks like a French horn and is often played in marching bands.

Example

The mellophone player added a rich sound to the marching band's performance.

Conversation

Have you ever played a mellophone in band practice?

No, but I've seen some people use it during performances.

It sounds really cool, especially in a marching band setting.

Yeah, I think the mellophone adds a unique sound to the music.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Mellophone** → The word is derived from "mello-" (from the Greek "melos", meaning song or melody) and "-phone" (from the Greek "phone", meaning voice or sound). The mellophone is a brass instrument that produces a sound similar to a melody, hence its name.

Memory Tip

Think of 'melody' ('mello-') which relates to music, and 'voice' ('-phone') which relates to sound. This helps you remember that a mellophone is an instrument that produces melodic sounds.

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