Meaning of mellophone | Babel Free

Definitions

A brass instrument frequently used in place of the French horn in marching bands and similar performance groups.

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Examples

“On the issue⟳ of the mellophone being used as an introductory instrument for a beginning French horn student you must consider⟳ the fact that although they look⟳ similar, the instruments are entirely different.”

“A pupil wishing to study⟳ the French horn will make⟳ more rapid progress⟳ by having at least a year's experience⟳ on the mellophone.”

“[…] yet for concert work⟳ I much prefer⟳ the mellophone (where French horns are not available) played in a creditable manner to the upright alto as played by some of the alto players I have⟳ heard who pose musicians.”

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