Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun a brass instrument resembling a cornet but with a wider bore.
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- noun Alternative spelling of
flugelhorn .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a brass instrument resembling a cornet but with a wider bore
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Examples
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For the "Voice of God," Beveridge employed a fluegelhorn played with virtuosic authority from the balcony by Terry Bingham.
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Terry, nicknamed Mumbles, is an American swing and bop trumpeter, a pioneer of the fluegelhorn in jazz, an educator, and an NEA Jazz Master.
Clark Terry: "Star Dust" (1967) Stephen Retherford 2008
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The present lineup of this multifaceted, ultratalented quartet of vocalists and instrumentalists now comprises Vince Johnson, baritone, playing bass and guitar; Bob Ferreira, bass voice, playing drums; Brian Eichenberger, lead voice, playing guitar and bass; and Curtis Calderon, singing second part, and playing trumpet and fluegelhorn.
A Vocal Group at the Top of Its Class William H. Smith 2008
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Terry, nicknamed Mumbles, is an American swing and bop trumpeter, a pioneer of the fluegelhorn in jazz, an educator, and an NEA Jazz Master.
Archive 2008-06-01 Stephen Retherford 2008
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Rowles, a jazz trumpeter, fluegelhorn player and singer, was involved in the collision on 13 October (09).
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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Rowles, a jazz trumpeter, fluegelhorn player and singer, was involved in the collision on 13 October (09).
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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Rowles, a jazz trumpeter, fluegelhorn player and singer, was involved in the collision on 13 October (09).
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Bureau News 2010
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Rowles, a jazz trumpeter, fluegelhorn player and singer, was involved in the collision on 13 October (09).
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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Rowles, a jazz trumpeter, fluegelhorn player and singer, was involved in the collision on 13 October (09).
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Bureau News 2010
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"This is what they used to call an album cut," Joel said before laying into "Zanzibar," which featured a couple of nice horn solos - on the trumpet and fluegelhorn.
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