chalumeauとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

Borrowed from French chalumeau, from Late Latin calamellus, diminutive of Latin calamus (“reed”), from Ancient Greek κάλαμος (kálamos, “reed”). Doublet of shawm and probably caramel.

発音

• IPA: /ˌʃælʊˈməʊ/

名詞

chalumeau (plural chalumeaus or chalumeaux)

1. (music) A woodwind instrument which was the predecessor of the clarinet.
2. The lowest range of the clarinet, reaching up to written B♭ (B flat) above middle C.