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althorn

(alt′hôrn′)

noun

any of a number of alto or tenor brass instruments, esp. the alto saxhorn

See althorn in American Heritage Dictionary 4

or Alt·horn

noun

Any of several upright, valved brass wind instruments used especially in bands.

Origin:

Origin: German

Origin: : alt, alto (from Italian alto; see alto)

Origin: + Horn, horn; see alpenhorn

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