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flugel

flugel

1 8.8
A brass instrument like a trumpet but with a softer, warmer sound
  • noun
  • /ˈfluːɡəl/
translation icon : flugelhorn
  • He plays the flugel beautifully.

Examples

  • He played a beautiful solo on his flugel during the jazz concert.

  • The mellow sound of the flugel added warmth to the brass ensemble.

  • She prefers the flugel over the trumpet for its softer tone.

  • The flugels were a highlight of the concert.

  • The musician showcased his talent by playing the flugel during the concert.

  • At the jazz festival, many performers featured the smooth tones of the flugel.

  • She enjoys practicing her flugel every evening to improve her skills.

Synonyms

brass instrument
vsflugel
  • Specialized
1 3.4

A musical instrument played by blowing and making your lips buzz on a metal mouthpiece, like a trumpet or trombone

is one specific metal wind instrument with a wider bore and mellower sound
flugelhorn
vsflugel
1 8.4

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

is the shortened informal name for the same musical item
fluegelhorn
vsflugel
9.9

A brass instrument like a trumpet that has a warm, soft sound

is a shortened or modern written form of that instrument name

How Mellow

tuba
20 3.7
French horn
6 4.2
flugel
1 8.8
cornet
3 6.1
trumpet
125 2.5

Surface Forms

flugel singular
flugels plural

Etymology

Flugel comes from the German word Flügel meaning 'wing', and the full name Flügelhorn first meant a horn used on the 'wing' or side of an army. So a flugel is a brass instrument with a softer, rounder sound than a trumpet.