chalumeau en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌʃælʊˈməʊ/
Etymology
Borrowed from French chalumeau, from Late Latin calamellus, diminutive of Latin calamus (“reed”), from Ancient Greek κάλαμος (kálamos, “reed”). Doublet of shawm and probably caramel.
Meanings
- A woodwind instrument which was the predecessor of the clarinet.
- The lowest range of the clarinet, reaching up to written B♭ (B flat) above middle C.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chalumeaus | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| chalumeaux | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
it salmoè (woodwind instrument preceding the clarinet) · fr chalumeau (woodwind instrument preceding the clarinet) · ca caramella (woodwind instrument preceding the clarinet)