Flugel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Flugel is a noun meaning Alternative form of flugelhorn.
Meaning
Alternative form of flugelhorn.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A harpsichord.
- (obsolete) A grand piano.
Example Sentences
In fact the flugel, though related to the trumpet, reveals its mellow gentleness here, and the clarinet its strident edge.
Patrick Hadley, who had heard the live broadcast of the premiere: ‘Came over marvellously – the saxes and flugel contributed a strange unearthly magic to that wonderful score, fondest love, Paddy.’
Word Forms
- flugels
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include euphonium, flugelhorn, trombone, woodwind, oboe, bassoon.
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