Krummhorn (Noun)
Meaning
A Renaissance woodwind with a double reed and a curving tube (crooked horn).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The krummhorn is typically played by holding the mouthpiece to the lips and covering the holes with the fingers.
- Its distinctive, mellow sound has made the krummhorn a popular choice for Renaissance and early music ensembles.
- The krummhorn usually comes in a set of different sizes, each one tuned to a specific pitch range.
- During the 15th to 17th centuries, the krummhorn was a common instrument in courtly and chamber music ensembles throughout Europe.
- To achieve the desired pitch and tone, a krummhorn player must carefully adjust the embouchure, breath control, and fingerings.