cornet

Meanings

• noun

  A musical instrument, similar to a trumpet but smaller and having a conical bore and a flared bell.

  - "He played a beautiful melody on his cornet."
  - "The jazz band featured several cornets and trumpets."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɔːnɪt/
   
   
   
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2. /kɔɹˈnɛt/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈkɔːnɪt/
   
   
   
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4. /kɔɹˈnɛt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cornet-à-piston , cornet-à-pistons

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cornet
horn , morn , thorn

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Variants

List of all variants of cornet that leads to same result
cornet , cornetist , cornetists , cornets , cornettist , cornettists , Antoni Gaudí , Antoni Gaudí i Cornet , Antonio Gaudí y Cornet , Gaudi (i Cornet)

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Etymology

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From French cornette, a small horn or horn-shaped cap, probably from corne, horn.

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Trivia

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1. The cornet was first patented in 1815 by Heinrich Stolzel.

2. The cornet is sometimes referred to as a 'sweetener' in jazz music because of its mellow sound.

3. Cornets are often made of brass, silver, or gold-plated brass.

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Related Concepts

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1. Trumpet: The cornet is a type of trumpet, with a similar design and playing technique.

2. Brass band: Cornets are a common instrument in brass bands, both traditional and modern.

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Culture

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The cornet has a rich history in classical and jazz music. It was particularly popular in brass bands during the 19th century and has since been used extensively in various genres, including Dixieland jazz, swing, and contemporary music.

How to Memorize "cornet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, curved trumpet.
   - Visualize the bell flaring out at the end.
   - Think of a musician holding a cornet to their lips.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the cornet with jazz music.
   - Connect it to the image of a brass band.

3. mnemonics
   

   - COR-NET: Curved, Ornate, Narrow, Extended, Twisted.
   - Think of the COR-NET acronym to remember the unique features of the instrument.

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