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- [alt-hawrn]
- /ˈæltˌhɔrn/
- /ˈɔːlθɔːn/
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- [alt-hawrn]
- /ˈæltˌhɔrn/
Definitions of althorn word
- noun althorn a valved brass musical instrument belonging to the saxhorn or flügelhorn families 3
- noun althorn any of a number of alto or tenor brass instruments, esp. the alto saxhorn 3
- noun althorn a valved brass musical instrument, varying in shape, that is the alto member of the cornet family. 1
- noun althorn A musical instrument of the saxhorn family, especially the alto or tenor saxhorn in E flat. 1
- noun althorn (music) An alto or tenor saxhorn. 0
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Origin of althorn
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; alt + horn
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Parts of speech for Althorn
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althorn popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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