Conical brass instruments have a bore that widens gradually from an early point in the length of the tube to the bell, creating a dark, round and sonorous tone. Brass instruments with a conical bore include the french horn, euphonium, tuba and cornet families.
Sponsored Topics. Erwin is a town in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,537 at the 2000 census. Erwin is located at 35Â°19â²22â³N 78Â°40â²19â³W / 35.32278Â°N 78.67194Â°W / 35.32278; -78.67194 (35.322840, -78.672005).
Capt. Erwin's father, Mr. Wm. Erwin and his cousin, Mr. Arthur Erwin died as suddenly as Capt. Erwin. Mr. Wm. Erwin threw a bundle of fodder up in the barn lot and fell back dead. John Randolph Erwin was born in Steele Creek township, this county. His family were among the most prominent families of the county. When the south called for its men to go forth to battle for her rights, one of the first to answer to the call was John R. Erwin. He went with the Ranlesburg Rifles.