ottone

Definitions of ottone
  1. noun
    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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    baritono
    the second lowest brass wind instrument
    tuba
    the lowest brass wind instrument
    cornetta, corno, tromba
    a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves
    trombone
    a brass instrument consisting of a long tube whose length can be varied by a U-shaped slide
    bombarda
    a tuba that coils over the shoulder of the musician
    serpente
    an obsolete bass cornet; resembles a snake
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    terzino
    a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by the breath
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