noun
- plural of krummhorn: curved Renaissance woodwind instruments with double reeds and upturned ends
Usage: musical instrument; historical
Examples
- The ensemble played medieval music using krummhorns and other period instruments.
- Krummhorns were popular in European courts during the 16th century.
- The distinctive curved shape of krummhorns gives them their characteristic sound.
- Musicians must learn special breathing techniques to play krummhorns effectively.
- The museum’s collection includes several well-preserved krummhorns from the Renaissance period.