SINCE 1828
saxhorn
noun
sax·horn
| \ ˈsaks-ˌhȯrn
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Definition of saxhorn
: any of a group of valved brass instruments ranging from soprano to bass and characterized by a conical tube, oval shape, and cup-shaped mouthpiece
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