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- [saks-hawrn]
- /ˈsæksˌhɔrn/
- /ˈsæks.hɔːn/
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- [saks-hawrn]
- /ˈsæksˌhɔrn/
Definitions of saxhorn word
- noun saxhorn any of a family of brass instruments close to the cornets and tubas. 1
- noun saxhorn a valved brass instrument used chiefly in brass and military bands, having a tube of conical bore and a brilliant tone colour. It resembles the tuba and constitutes a family of instruments related to the flugelhorn and cornet 0
- noun saxhorn any of a group of valved brass band instruments, with a full, even tone and a wide range 0
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Origin of saxhorn
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; named after A. Sax (1814-94), a Belgian who invented such instruments
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Parts of speech for Saxhorn
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saxhorn popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% 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.
saxhorn usage trend in Literature
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