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fluegelhorn

fluegelhorn

9.9
A brass instrument like a trumpet that has a warm, soft sound
  • noun
  • /ˈflüɡəlˌhɔrn/
translation icon : fliscorno
  • She prefers the warm sound of the fluegelhorn over the sharper tone of the trumpet.

Examples

  • A brass ensemble usually includes at least one fluegelhorn among its instruments.

  • The jazz band featured a fluegelhorn solo during their final piece.

  • The fluegelhorn produces a rich, warm sound.

  • I love the sound of a fluegelhorn in jazz music.

  • The musician skillfully played the fluegelhorn, filling the air with rich, warm notes.

  • During the concert, the fluegelhorn stood out for its mellow sound, captivating the audience.

  • He practiced daily on his fluegelhorn, hoping to perfect his jazz improvisation skills.

Synonyms

flugelhorn
vsfluegelhorn
1 8.4

A brass instrument like a trumpet with a softer, rounder sound

is the same meaning but spelled with an extra e
flugel
vsfluegelhorn
1 8.8

A brass instrument like a trumpet but with a softer, warmer sound

is the full formal name rather than the short form

How Mellow

French horn
6 4.2
fluegelhorn
9.9
cornet
3 6.1
trumpet
125 2.5

Surface Forms

fluegelhorn singular
fluegelhorns plural

Etymology

Fluegelhorn comes from the German words Flügel ('wing') and Horn ('horn'). A helpful way to remember it is to think of a 'wing-horn' that was used at the side of an army and has a wide, wing-like bell that gives a warm, mellow sound, which is why it is softer than a trumpet.