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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 Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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.

  3. 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.

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

    Jun 22, 2025 · The horn is a captivating brass instrument with a rich history, complex design, and beautiful sound. Its versatility across music genres and emotional range makes it beloved by …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. The horn: Everything you need to know from Mozart, Mahler, to

    Oct 15, 2024 · One of the oldest instruments and one of the most beloved has to be the horn! Chandra Cervantes, one of the most in-demand horn players in the DC area, tells all about its development …

  8. 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 …

  9. Horn - Wikibooks, open books for an open world

    Horn Introduction General Information History Acoustical Theory Types of Horns and Mouthpieces Notable Performers and Recording Artists Fingering Chart Playing Technique Posture and Use of …

  10. Vehicle horn - Wikipedia

    A horn is a sound-making device installed on motor vehicles, trains, boats, and other types of vehicles. The sound it makes usually resembles a “honk” (older vehicles) or a “beep” (modern vehicles). The …