fanfare
/ˈfænfɛə/
Meanings
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noun
A loud and elaborate celebration or display, especially one that announces or marks an important event.
- "The fanfare that accompanied the entrance of the king was magnificent."
- "The fanfare for the graduating class included a marching band and fireworks."
Pronunciation
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/ˈfænfɛəɹ/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with fanfarearena , marenka , starenka
Variants
List of all variants of fanfare that leads to same resultfanfare , fanfares
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally, a fanfare was a fan or flag carried aloft to signal a military victory or the approach of a monarch.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'fanfare' comes from the Old French word 'fanfara', meaning 'fan' or 'flag'.
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The first recorded use of 'fanfare' in English was in the 15th century.
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In music, a fanfare is often used as the opening theme of a symphony or concerto.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Fanfare-like: Relating to or resembling a fanfare, especially in being grand or triumphant.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Fanfare is often used in literature and music to denote a grand and triumphant entrance or announcement. In music, a fanfare is a short, fanfaronade, or fanfare-like piece, usually for brass and percussion.
How to Memorize "fanfare"
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visualize
- Imagine a grand entrance with trumpets blaring and flags waving.
- Visualize a military parade with soldiers marching and fanfares playing. -
associate
- Associate the word 'fanfare' with grandeur, triumph, and victory.
- Think of a loud, celebratory announcement or entrance. -
mnemonics
- F-an-F-are: F for fan, A for announcement, N for noteworthy, F for fanfare.
- Grand entrance, Fanfare, Announce triumph.
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