chalumeau

Definition of the French term chalumeau in music:

chalumeau (woodwind instrument originating in the Baroque era)
the low register of the modern clarinet
organ reed stop of 16', 8' or 4' pitch designed to imitate the sound of a chalumeau

Language

French

Singular

chalumeau

Plural

chalumeaux

Variant

chalimou

Abbreviation

Ch.

French musical terms that include chalumeau:

chalumeau alto – alto chalumeau
chalumeau basse – bass chalumeau
chalumeau sopranino – sopranino chalumeau
chalumeau soprano – soprano chalumeau
chalumeau ténor – tenor chalumeau

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cor anglais – English horn (American English), cor anglais (Brit...
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cromorne – cromorne (woodwind instrument used in the early Ba...
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ophicléide – ophicleide (family of keyed brass instruments)...
petite trompette – piccolo trumpet...
régale – regal (small portable reed organ popular in the 16...
trombone – trombone...
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voix angélique – organ reed stop usually of 8' pitch with a sweet t...
voix humaine – human voice...
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