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  1. Horn (instrument) - Wikipedia

    A horn is any of a family of musical instruments made of a tube, usually made of metal and often curved in various ways, with one narrow end into which the musician blows, and a wide end from which …

  2. Horn | Brass Wind Instrument, History & Uses | Britannica

    Horn, the orchestral and military brass instrument derived from the trompe (or cor) de chasse, a large circular hunting horn that appeared in France about 1650 and soon began to be used orchestrally.

  3. HORN Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of HORN is one of the usually paired bony processes that arise from the head of many ungulates and that are found in some extinct mammals and reptiles.

  4. HORN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    HORN definition: one of the bony, permanent, hollow paired growths, often curved and pointed, that project from the upper part of the head of certain hooved mammals, as cattle, sheep, goats, or …

  5. 9 Different Types of Horns - MusicalHow

    Jun 12, 2024 · Definition: The term “horn” refers to a family of brass instruments, characterized by tubing (usually metal), curves, a narrow end to blow into, and a wide end for sound to emerge.

  6. Horn - Musical Instrument Guide - Yamaha Corporation

    The horn is a brass instrument whose soft resonant timbre allows it to harmonize well with both brass and woodwind instruments. One of the unique aspects of this instrument is that the player keeps a …

  7. What Is the Horn? History, Sound & Types - Musicalinstrumenthub.com

    Jun 22, 2025 · Often called the French horn, it has played a significant role in orchestras, chamber music, and solo performances for centuries. This article explores what the horn is, its history, …

  8. Horn - New World Encyclopedia

    The horn is a brass instrument that consists of tubing wrapped into a coiled form. The instrument was first developed in England as a hunting horn around the year 1650. The French referred to it as the …

  9. Brass | The Horn Family - Timbre and Orchestration Resource

    May 29, 2023 · The slightly covered, sweetly unfocused sound of the horn is in a large part due to the fact that the sound is aimed away from the listener and muffled by the hand. Since the right hand is …

  10. The horn: Everything you need to know from Mozart, Mahler, to

    Oct 15, 2024 · One of the oldest instruments and one of the most beloved has to be the horn! Chandra Cervantes, one of the most in-demand horn players in the DC area, tells all about its development …