clairon

Definitions of clairon
  1. noun
    a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
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    type of:
    cuivre
    a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece
  2. noun
    a medieval brass instrument with a clear shrill tone
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    type of:
    cuivre
    a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece
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