Chalumeau

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌʃælʊˈməʊ/

Origin

From French chalumeau, from Latin calamellus, diminutive of calamus ("reed"), from Ancient Greek κάλαμος (kálamos, "reed").

Full definition of chalumeau

Noun

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