Mellophone
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Yamaha Mellophone, model YMP-204MS.
The mellophone is a medium-range instrument which typically takes the place of the French horn in marching bands. Its appearance is similar to that of a trumpet except for more tubing and a much larger bell.
Mellophone Media
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1911 Conn Concert Mellophone
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A U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps mellophone bugle player
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The type of Mellophonium used by Stan Kenton's orchestra, which variously used mellophone mouthpieces and a specially designed horn-trumpet hybrid mouthpiece for Stan Kenton's band.
A Vincent Bach Mercedes F Marching Mellophone