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valved

valved

6.7
Having metal buttons you press to change the note on a trumpet or horn
  • adjective
  • /vælvd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : con válvulas
  • A valved trumpet allows for more complex melodies than a natural trumpet.

Examples

  • The orchestra featured both valved and valveless horns.

  • Modern brass instruments are typically valved, making them more versatile.

  • The valved trumpet produces a richer sound.

  • She plays a valved instrument in the orchestra.

  • The valved trumpet allows musicians to play a wider range of notes.

  • In a brass band, the valved instruments provide greater musical flexibility.

  • The valved tuba is essential for jazz performances due to its ability to change pitch.

How Valved

valved
  • Specialized
6.7
valveless
  • Specialized
7.5

Surface Forms

valved positive

Morphology

valved = valve (transparent) = valve + ed

Formed from the noun 'valve' with the adjectival/past-participial suffix '-ed' meaning 'having valves'; meaning is directly derivable for learners.

Etymology

Valved comes from the Latin word valva, meaning 'leaf' or 'folding door', an image of a small door that opens and closes. So, a valved brass instrument uses tiny 'doors' to change the air path and therefore change the pitch, which is why a valved trumpet can play more notes than a natural trumpet.