‖n. [ It. ] (Mus.) A quaver. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ W. cromlech; crom bending or bent, concave + llech a flat stone; akin to Ir. cromleac. ] (Archæol.) A monument of rough stones composed of one or more large ones supported in a horizontal position upon others. They are found chiefly in countries inhabited by the ancient Celts, and are of a period anterior to the introduction of Christianity into these countries. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. cromorne (cf. It. cromorno), fr. G. krummhorn crooked horn, cornet, an organ pipe turned like a trumpet; krumm crooked + horn horn. ] (Mus.) A certain reed stop in the organ, of a quality of tone resembling that of the oboe.
prop. n.
prop. adj. of or pertaining to