Meaning of the word flugelhorn in English

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flugelhorn

US /ˈfluː.ɡəl.hɔːrn/
UK /ˈfluː.ɡəl.hɔːn/
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Noun

a brass instrument resembling a cornet but with a wider, conical bore, giving it a mellower tone.

Example:
The jazz musician played a soulful melody on his flugelhorn.
The band's sound was enriched by the warm tones of the flugelhorn.