1. a Renaissance woodwind instrument with a curved end and double reed, producing a buzzing sound
Usage: musical instrument; historical

Examples

• The crumhorn was popular in European music during the 16th century.
• Musicians played crumhorns in the castle’s great hall.
• The ensemble featured recorders, viols, and crumhorns.
• She learned to play the crumhorn for the Renaissance fair.
• The crumhorn’s distinctive curved shape made it easily recognizable.
• Early music groups often include crumhorns in their performances.