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English horn
noun
: a musical instrument that is similar to the oboe but lower in pitch
Full Definition of ENGLISH HORN
: a double-reed woodwind instrument resembling the oboe in design but having a longer tube and a range a fifth lower than that of the oboe
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Origin of ENGLISH HORN
translation of Italian corno inglese
First Known Use: 1838
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English horn
noun
Definition of ENGLISH HORN for Kids
: a woodwind instrument that is similar to an oboe but is longer and has a deeper tone
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