mellophone

[ˈmeləfəʊn]

mellophone Definition

a brass instrument that is a type of marching French horn, typically used in marching bands and drum corps.

Using mellophone: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mellophone" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The mellophone section played a beautiful solo during the halftime show.

  • Example

    He learned to play the mellophone in his high school marching band.

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Summary: mellophone in Brief

A 'mellophone' [ˈmeləfəʊn] is a brass instrument similar to a French horn, but designed for use in marching bands and drum corps. It is often played in a section with other mellophones, and can be heard in halftime shows and parades.