Baritone Horn

Hornbostel-Sachs: 423.232
Family: Brass
Origin: Western Europe

About

A brass instrument pitched in B♭, one octave below the trumpet, with a conical bore that gives it a warm, mellow tone. Common in concert and brass bands.

Famous Examples

These are specific, historically notable physical instruments — each with its own story, provenance, and place in musical history.

Baritone Horn (GMM24)

Description

Museum catalogue reference GMM24.

Baritone Horn (GMM81)

Description

Museum catalogue reference GMM81.