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).
The highest elevations are found in the western and southwestern parts of the county. The Carter-Rowan County line follows the drainage divide between Licking River and Tygarts Creek. The highest elevation, 1,300 feet, is on a ridge about 3 miles north-northwest of Soldier on this divide. The Carter- Lewis County line follows the drainage divide between Kinniconick and Tygart Creeks. Elevations on this divide commonly exceed 1,100 feet and may be as great as 1,240 feet. Local reliefs of 300 feet or more in these two areas are common.