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crumhorns

/ˈkrʌmhɔːrnz/ /ˈkrʌmˌhɔːrnz/

Meanings
noun
Any of several related simple woodwind instruments having a bent horn

Examples :

"The Renaissance music ensemble included a set of crumhorns, their curved shapes producing a reedy, buzzing sound. "
music

Related Words

Illustration curved

curved verb

/kɜːvd/ /kɝːvd/

To bend; to crook.

"to curve a line"

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ensemble noun

/ˌɒnˈsɒm.bəl/ /ˌɑnˈsɑm.bəl/

A group of separate things that contribute to a coordinated whole.

"The orchestra's ensemble played a beautiful symphony. "

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renaissance noun

/ˈɹɛnəˌsɑns/ /ɹəˈneɪs(ə)ns/

A rebirth or revival.

"After years of decline, the town experienced a renaissance with the opening of new businesses and cultural centers. "

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woodwind noun

/ˈwʊdwɪnd/

Any (typically wooden) musical instrument that produces sound by the player blowing into it, through a reed, or across an opening. Woodwind instruments include the recorder, flute, piccolo, clarinet, oboe, cor anglais and bassoon.

"The school orchestra has a strong woodwind section, with many talented clarinet and flute players. "

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buzzing verb

/ˈbʌzɪŋ/

To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings.

"The bee was buzzing around the flower. "

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included verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

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simple noun

/ˈsɪmpəl/

A herbal preparation made from one plant, as opposed to something made from more than one plant.

"My grandmother's cough syrup is a simple; it's made from just one type of herb. "

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producing verb

/pɹəˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /pɹəˈdusɪŋ/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The factory is producing thousands of cars every month. "

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instruments noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənts/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

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related verb

/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."