Althorns

/ˈæltɔːrnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of althorn; multiple brass wind instruments of the althorn type.

Etymology

Simple English plural formation of althorn by adding -s to the singular noun.

Kelly Says

Vintage photographs of 19th-century military bands show ensembles featuring althorns in sections much like modern saxophones occupy today—it's a forgotten brass instrument that echoes a different era of band music.

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