Saxhorn

usgb/ˈsækshɔːrn/
noun

A type of brass instrument that is similar to a tuba.

The saxhorn player in the band played a deep, resonant note.
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  • play the saxhorn
  • saxhorn player

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Musical Genre

Saxhorns are often heard in brass bands, military music, and fanfares.

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The military procession was led by the uplifting sound of a saxhorn.
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Instrument Range

The saxhorn family includes instruments of various sizes, playing different ranges from soprano to bass.

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She opted for the alto saxhorn because it suited her musical range.
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Physical Appearance

Saxhorns have flared bells and are similar in shape to a tuba, but sizes vary.

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The band's saxhorn had a gleaming bell that caught the stage lights.
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