clairon
Definition of the French term clairon in music:
- bugle
- organ reed stop of 4' pitch with a bright and trumpet-like tone (equivalent to “Clarion” in English, "Clairon" in German, and "Clarino" in Italian)
Language
French
Singular
clairon
Plural
clairons
Abbreviation
Clr.
Combinations
French musical terms that include clairon:
- clairon alto – alto bugle
- clairon baryton – baritone bugle
- clairon contrebasse – contrabass bugle
- clairon harmonique – organ reed stop of 8' or 4' pitch with a powerful ...
- clairon soprano – soprano bugle
Musical examples
Music scores that include clairon:
- Alexandre Guilmant: Organ Sonata No. 1 (1874) Page 1
- Jehan Alain: 3 Danses (1938) Page 1
Related terms
French musical terms related to clairon: