CHALUMEAU
Pronunciation: shal-you-moh
Definition:
1. (n) the low register on the clarinet
2. (n) a 17th or 18th century wood instrument
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A modern version of the chalumeau.
Origin: 1705-10: Comes from the old French word chalemel meaning flute.
Used in a Sentence:
1 (of the instrument): He played the chalumeau awfully and he got slapped.
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Did you Know?: The plural form of this word is chalumeaux (pronounced -mohz)
Tip: The next time someone asks you if you play an instrument, tell them you play the chalumeau and wait for their reaction.
Tip: The next time someone asks you if you play an instrument, tell them you play the chalumeau and wait for their reaction.
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