Klarinet Archive - Posting 000941.txt from 2000/01

From: Daniel Leeson <leeson0@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] horn
Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 14:55:06 -0500

Rien, the term "horn" is a generic English word meaning almost any
musical instrument. It should not be interpreted literaly but is a
metaphor for the clarinet (and the saxophone, flute, etc.) I don't know
why this is the case; it is simply a matter of language usage.

There are many such terms used including the unusual "axe." Why a
musical instrument should be called an "axe" has always eluded me.
There are even occasional phallic references use for clarinets.

Rien Stein wrote:
>
> Why do you American guys always speak of a horn where obviously a clarinet
> is meant? To me a horn is such a round-wound brass instrument with valves.
>
> Would anybody on this list please be so kind, and tell me?
>
> TIA
>
> Rien
>
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