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Basset Horn

Description:

The basset horn is a musical instrument belonging to the clarinet family. It is a versatile woodwind instrument with a warm and mellow tone. The basset horn is slightly larger than a clarinet and features a curved, tapered shape.

Senses:

1. Noun: A musical instrument resembling a clarinet but lower in pitch, having a range extending from F below the bass clef staff upwards for three octaves.
2. Noun: A dog of a breed with short legs, long body, and long ears.

Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun

Example Sentence: Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 prominently features the deep and resonant sound of the basset horn.

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Sense 2:

Noun

Example Sentence: Jenny decided to adopt a basset horn as her new pet because she fell in love with their adorable droopy ears.

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