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French horn
noun
: a brass musical instrument that has a long tube which forms a circle and has a wide opening at one end
Full Definition of FRENCH HORN
: a circular valved brass instrument having a conical bore, a funnel-shaped mouthpiece, and a usual range from B below the bass staff upward for more than three octaves
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First Known Use of FRENCH HORN
1682
Rhymes with FRENCH HORN
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FRENCH HORN Defined for Kids
French horn
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Definition of FRENCH HORN for Kids
: a circular brass musical instrument with a large opening at one end and a mouthpiece shaped like a small funnel
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