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chalumeaux Definition


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chalumeau
noun chalumeaux
    1. An early reed-pipe which evolved into the clarinet at the beginning of the 18c.
    2. The lowest register of the clarinet.
Etymology: 18c: French, from Latin calamellus, diminutive of calamus reed.



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