cromorne

[ kroh-mawrn, kruh- ]

noun

1. crumhorn.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cromorne¹

1685–95; < French, alteration of German Krumhorn; crumhorn

Example Sentences

In order, however, to obtain an harmonic on the cromorne, the cap would have to be discarded, for a reed only overblows to give the harmonic overtones when pressed by the lips.

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The girl turned like a frightened aardvark, still holding the cromorne in her hand.

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There is a fine and complete set of four cromornes in the museum of the Conservatoire at Brussels.

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King Cond is accompanied by a set of six cromornes, like the viols of various sizes.

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Mersenne7 explains the construction of the cromorne, giving careful illustrations of the instrument with and without the cap.

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