What’s a music horn?

A musical car horn is exactly what it sounds like: a car horn that plays musical tunes. As a car accessory, it adds a unique touch to a vehicle. Although not a standard part, this special type of horn can be installed on almost any vehicle. However, depending on regional and local laws, it may be illegal to swap out a standard car horn for a musical one, although it is often considered acceptable to have both.

There are a wide variety of musical speakers that produce not only music, but also sound effects. Some popular examples of tunes or sounds that one can play include the song “Dixie,” which gained huge popularity from the 1979 TV show The Dukes of Hazzard, the wolf whistle, and Ooga’s horn.

There are also several models of the programmable music horn that allow users to select any of a number of built-in songs or sounds. Examples include seasonal and patriotic music, popular songs like The William Tell Overture and La Cucaracha, voice recordings, various animal sounds, and sound effects like a train, revving engine, or laser blast. It is even possible to buy one that plays part of the Star Trek song.

With so many different sounds and tunes available, it’s easy for a car owner to personalize their vehicle. Even if a person can’t find a speaker that will play the song or make the sound he wants, it’s also possible for people to record their own sounds in some cases.

Drivers should remember that a musical or novelty car horn should not replace the emergency signal that a genuine horn should produce. Before installing a new horn, car owners should check their local ordinances to ensure they comply with the law and will not be held liable for noise ordinance violations by using the horn.

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