WORD MEANING
English horn meaning
ING-glish horn · noun
A woodwind instrument in the oboe family, pitched lower than the oboe and known for its rich, mellow tone.
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A type of horn used in English hunting traditions (historical).
A colloquial name for a British-made brass instrument.
The term primarily refers to a musical instrument but can also appear in historical or colloquial contexts.
Examples
She played a beautiful solo on the English horn during the concert.
The orchestra's English horn added a unique, mellow tone to the symphony.