krummhorn

/ˈkrʊmˌhɔrn/

Definitions

1. noun

a double-reed woodwind instrument with a distinctive, curved or angled body, used in early European music, particularly in the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

“The ensemble performed a lively arrangement of a 17th-century dance, featuring a krummhorn as the primary solo instrument.”

Synonyms

  • sackbut
  • shawm