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- US Pronunciation
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- [kruhm-hawrn]
- /ˈkrʌmˌhɔrn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kruhm-hawrn]
- /ˈkrʌmˌhɔrn/
Definitions of crumhorn word
- noun crumhorn a medieval woodwind instrument of bass pitch, consisting of an almost cylindrical tube curving upwards and blown through a double reed covered by a pierced cap 3
- noun crumhorn an early double-reed musical instrument with a curve at the end of the tube 3
- noun crumhorn a Renaissance musical reed instrument having a cylindrical tube curved at the end. 1
- noun crumhorn (musical instruments) Any of several related simple woodwind instruments having a bent horn. 1
- noun crumhorn (music) Any of several related simple woodwind instruments having a bent horn. 0
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Origin of crumhorn
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
1950-55; < German Krummhorn, equivalent to krumm crooked, bent + Horn horn
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Parts of speech for Crumhorn
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crumhorn popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% 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.
crumhorn usage trend in Literature
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- what is a crumhorn?
- how to make a crumhorn?
- what does a crumhorn look like?
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