alphorn

alp·horn

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [alp-hawrn]
- /ˈælpˌhɔrn/
- /ˈalphɔːn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [alp-hawrn]
- /ˈælpˌhɔrn/

Definitions of alphorn word

noun alphorn a wind instrument used in the Swiss Alps, consisting of a very long tube of wood or bark with a cornet-like mouthpiece 3
noun alphorn a curved, wooden, powerful-sounding horn, from five to twelve or more feet long, used by Swiss Alpine herdsmen for signaling: it is sometimes used in orchestral scores 3
abbreviation ALPHORN alpenhorn. 1
noun alphorn (musical instruments) A long, curved, wooden horn used by mountain-dwelling herders in the Alps originally to call cattle but now only as musical instrument in classical and folk tunes. 1
noun alphorn (music) A long, curved, wooden horn used by mountain-dwelling herders in the Alps, originally to call cattle but now only as musical instrument in classical and folk tunes. 0

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alphorn popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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