What instrument is prominently featured in the above?

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When approaching the question about identifying the instrument in the image, it helps to compare each option to the visual cues you see.
Option 1: Oboe. This choice would be plausible if the instrument had a narrow, straight body with a small, distinctive double-reed mouthpiece. In many images, oboes appear slimmer and more ornate near the keys, which isn’t what’s prominently shown here. If the picture doesn’t emphasize that conical bore or the characteristic oboe mouthpiece, this is likely not the instrument.
Option 2: Saxophone. This is the standout possibility if you notice a curved, flared bell and a long, metallic body with multiple keys arranged along it. The saxophone’s shape—especially its distinctive curved neck and bell—often makes it visually recognizable in photos or illustrations. If the image emphasizes a single-reed mouthpiece and a large, curving instrument, this option aligns well with what’s typically depicted as “prominently featured.”
Option 3: Horn. The horn (usually a French horn) has a large circular coil and a wide, circular bell. If the image showed a compact, winding tubing with a very large circular section, it might fit. However, the horn’s silhouette is quite distinct from a straight or gently curved brass instrument, and that prominent curved horn shape would be more easily identified by its circular tubing rather than a straight or slightly curved form.
Option 4: Trumpet. The trumpet is relatively compact with abright, straight bore and three valves in a row. If the image highlighted a short, shiny instrument with a small mouthpiece and three valves, this could be plausible. Yet trumpets don’t usually feature the long, sweeping curves or the larger bell that often catch the eye in many “prominently featured” instrument images.
In summary, the distinguishing visual cues point most strongly toward Option 2: Saxophone, due to its characteristic curved neck and bell along a lengthy, key-covered body. The other options differ in body shape, valve arrangement, or mouthpiece design, which would be noticeable at a glance but are not the features the image emphasizes.

MUS_2115_88511_202509 Unit 3: Classical Period

What instrument is prominently featured in the above?

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