Military Band Instruments

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

• The althorn is a brass instrument similar to a French horn.
• I borrowed my friend's althorn to practice for the concert.
• I'm thinking of joining the school band just so I can play the althorn.
• Her voice was as smooth and mellow as an althorn playing in the distance.

noun a brass instrument resembling a bugle but with a wider bore and mellower tone, used chiefly in military bands

• The saxhorn is a brass instrument that was popular in the 19th century.
• I heard the saxhorn player is performing at the park today.
• Check out that cool saxhorn player jamming on the street corner!
• The saxhorn's melody echoed through the halls, filling the room with warmth and nostalgia.