Flugelhorn is a brass musical instrument that resembles a large cornet and has the same general range of about 21/2 octaves. However, the flugelhorn is actually a member of the bugle family. A musician produces tones by blowing into a cup-shaped mouthpiece of the flugelhorn and vibrating the lips. The player changes notes by fingering the instrument’s three valves and changing lip tension.
The flugelhorn has a mellow tone and a rich lower range. This makes it useful both as a solo instrument and as a link between the trumpet and trombone when played in ensembles. The flugelhorn is used in popular music and jazz and occasionally in concert bands.
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