Althorn

Pronunciation: /ˈælˌθɔrn/

Definitions of althorn

noun a musical instrument of the brass family, resembling a tuba but having a wider bore and mellower tone

Example Sentences

A1 I play the althorn in my school band.

A2 The althorn is similar to a baritone horn in sound.

B1 She practiced the althorn diligently to prepare for the concert.

B2 The althorn player showcased their skills in the jazz ensemble.

C1 The althorn soloist captivated the audience with their performance.

C2 The althorn section of the orchestra added depth and richness to the music.

Examples of althorn in a Sentence

formal The althorn is a brass instrument similar to a French horn.

informal I borrowed my friend's althorn to practice for the concert.

slang I'm thinking of joining the school band just so I can play the althorn.

figurative Her voice was as smooth and mellow as an althorn playing in the distance.

Grammatical Forms of althorn

• past tense: althorned
• plural: althorns
• comparative: more althorn
• superlative: most althorn
• present tense: althorns
• future tense: will althorn
• perfect tense: have althorned
• continuous tense: is althorning
• singular: althorn
• positive degree: althorn
• infinitive: to althorn
• gerund: althorning
• participle: althorned

Origin and Evolution of althorn

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'althorn' is believed to have originated from the German word 'althorn' which translates to 'old horn'. It was likely used to describe an older style of horn instrument.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'althorn' came to specifically refer to a type of brass instrument similar to a French horn, with a conical bore and a flared bell. Its usage has become more standardized in the context of brass bands and orchestras.