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  1. Horn (instrument) - Wikipedia

    A horn is any of a family of musical instruments made of a tube, usually made of metal and often curved in various ways, with one narrow end into which the musician blows, and a wide end from which …

  2. Horn | Brass Wind Instrument, History & Uses | Britannica

    Horn, the orchestral and military brass instrument derived from the trompe (or cor) de chasse, a large circular hunting horn that appeared in France about 1650 and soon began to be used orchestrally.

  3. HORN Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Dec 5, 2015 · The meaning of HORN is one of the usually paired bony processes that arise from the head of many ungulates and that are found in some extinct mammals and reptiles.

  4. HORN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Horn definition: one of the bony, permanent, hollow paired growths, often curved and pointed, that project from the upper part of the head of certain hooved mammals, as cattle, sheep, goats, or …

  5. Horn - New World Encyclopedia

    The horn is a brass instrument that consists of tubing wrapped into a coiled form. The instrument was first developed in England as a hunting horn around the year 1650. The French referred to it as the …

  6. 9 Different Types of Horns - MusicalHow

    Jun 12, 2024 · Definition: The term “horn” refers to a family of brass instruments, characterized by tubing (usually metal), curves, a narrow end to blow into, and a wide end for sound to emerge.

  7. What Is the Horn? History, Sound & Types - Musicalinstrumenthub.com

    Jun 22, 2025 · Often called the French horn, it has played a significant role in orchestras, chamber music, and solo performances for centuries. This article explores what the horn is, its history, …

  8. Horn - Musical Instrument Guide - Yamaha Corporation

    The horn is a brass instrument whose soft resonant timbre allows it to harmonize well with both brass and woodwind instruments. One of the unique aspects of this instrument is that the player keeps a …

  9. A SHORT HISTORY OF THE HORN - Anneke Scott

    The modern “French” horn is a direct descendant from the ancient hunting horn. The 17th century fashion for large looped cor de chasse emerged from the French court and quickly became popular …

  10. German Horn Sound - YouTube

    Dec 10, 2014 · W.A.Mozart: Horn Concerto nr. 4 KV 495, Euregio Academy Orchestra, Annemarie Federle, Peter Bogaert Why No Military on Earth Could Survive Invading the United States.