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0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Hornbostel-Sachs System Western Symphonic Classification

Terms - K

  • K
  • K. Dr.
  • kabuki
  • Kadenz
  • kalimba
  • Kammer
  • Kammersonate
  • Kammerton
  • Kanon
  • kantele
  • Kantor
  • Kantorei
  • Kapelle
  • Kapellmeister
  • Kavatine
  • kazoo
  • kent bugle
  • Kesselpauke
  • Kesseltrommel
  • kettledrum
  • key
  • key signature
  • keyboard
  • keyboard instrument
  • keyboard music
  • keyed bugle
  • keyed trumpet
  • keynote
  • kick drum
  • Kielflügel
  • Kirchensonate
  • kit
  • kithara
  • Kl.
  • Klage
  • Klammer
  • klang
  • Klangfarbenmelodie
  • Klappholz
  • Klarinette
  • Klavier
  • klaxophone
  • klein
  • kleine Flöte
  • kleine Trommel
  • klezmer
  • klingen
  • klingen lassen
  • knock
  • Köchel Verzeichnis
  • komische Oper
  • Kontrabass
  • Kontrabassklarinette
  • Kontrafagott
  • Kontrapunkt
  • Kontretanz
  • Konzert
  • Konzertant
  • Konzertierend
  • Konzertmeister
  • Konzertstück
  • Kornett
  • krakoviak
  • krakowiak
  • Krebsgang
  • Kreuz
  • Krummhorn
  • kurzer Vorschlag
  • Kutchka
  • KV
  • Kyrie eleison
  • kytte

klaxophone

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[ English ]

Definition

An instrument invented by the composer Henry Fillmore. It consisted of twelve automobile horns connected to an auto battery. It was used specifically for his Klaxon March (also known as the March of the Automobiles).


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Last Updated: 2016-05-19 19:16:59
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