Is it the ‘French horn’ or just a ‘Horn?’ 2 Questions for Players of the (French) Horn Based on Two Independent Straw Poll Surveys at http://hornmatters.com/2011/08/poll-is-it-the-french-horn-or-just-a-horn/ August 12, 2011 – October 27, 2011
How do you feel about the name 'French horn'? 226 total votes
It is an incorrect term and the instrument should always be called the Horn. While the history of the instrument is not exclusively French, I call it 'French horn' when talking to non-musicians. I could really care less either way.
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23% 52 votes
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Is it the ‘French horn’ or just a ‘Horn?’ 2 Questions for Players of the (French) Horn August 12, 2011 – October 27, 2011 Horn Matters, All right reserved.
What is your reaction to people that use the term 'French horn?' 191 total votes I politely inform them that the correct term is 'horn.' I cringe a little, but otherwise stay silent. I have no reaction. Other
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45% 72 votes
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8% 12 votes
Is it the ‘French horn’ or just a ‘Horn?’ 2 Questions for Players of the (French) Horn August 12, 2011 – October 27, 2011 Horn Matters, All right reserved.