noun🔗ShareA woodwind instrument which was the predecessor of the clarinet."The music history lecture explained that the chalumeau, a simpler instrument, eventually evolved into the more complex clarinet. "musicutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe lowest range of the clarinet, reaching up to written B♠(B flat) above middle C."The clarinet student practiced scales in the chalumeau to improve the tone quality of the instrument's lower register. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading