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althorn
alt·horn
[
ált hàwrn
]
(
plural
alt·horns
)
noun
Definition:
wind instrument:
an alto brass wind instrument of either the saxhorn or the flügelhorn family, used mainly in brass or military bands
[
Mid-19th century. < German<
Alt
"alto" +
Horn
"horn"
]
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