clarinet

Meanings

• noun

  A woodwind musical instrument with a single reed, usually made of wood, that is played by blowing air through the reed into a narrow hollow body. It has a cylindrical bore and a flared bell.

  - "The clarinet is a popular instrument in jazz music."
  - "My brother plays the clarinet in the school band."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

agony-pipe

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Rhymes

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net , jet , bet , get

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Variants

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clarinet , clarinetist , clarinetists , clarinets , clarinettist , clarinettists

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Etymology

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From Italian clarinetta, diminutive of clarino, meaning 'clear, bright' or 'small trumpet'.

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Trivia

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1. The clarinet was originally designed to mimic the sound of the trumpet.

2. The longest clarinet note ever played lasted for 10 minutes and 30 seconds.

3. The clarinet has a unique ability to play both high and low notes with ease.

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1. Woodwind: The clarinet is a woodwind instrument, which means it produces sound by blowing air through a reed.

2. Single Reed: The clarinet is a single-reed instrument, meaning it uses a single piece of cane to vibrate and produce sound.

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Culture

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The clarinet has been a significant instrument in various musical genres, including classical, jazz, and folk music. It was popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries and has been used extensively in orchestras and chamber music ensembles.

How to Memorize "clarinet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, slender instrument with a distinctive bell, made of wood. Visualize the single reed at the mouthpiece, and the cylindrical body of the instrument.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the clarinet with jazz music and famous jazz musicians like Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Clever Antelope Runs In The Green' to remember the notes C, E, G, and F in the clarinet's key of Bb.

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