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trumpet

/ˈtɹʌmpɪt/
Meanings
  • noun

    A musical instrument, typically having a long, tubular shape and producing a clear, loud, and distinctive sound when the player blows air into it.

    - "The trumpet section in the orchestra played a fanfare to welcome the guests."
    - "He learned to play the trumpet in high school."
  • verb

    To announce or proclaim something with great fanfare or ceremony.

    - "The new CEO will be trumpeted as the savior of the company."
    - "The election results were trumpeted as a victory for the incumbent party."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/



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Synonyms

cornet
Rhymes
Words rhyming with trumpet
tumpet , jumplet , rumpus , bumpet , humpet , grumpet
Variants
List of all variants of trumpet that leads to same result
trumpet , trumpetlike , trumpets , trumpeted , trumpeting , trumpet creeper , trumpet creepers , trumpet flower , trumpet flowers , trumpet honeysuckle , trumpet honeysuckles , trumpet vine , trumpet vines , blow her own trumpet , blow his own trumpet , blow one's own trumpet , blow their own trumpet
Etymology
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The word 'trumpet' comes from the Old French 'trompetta,' which means 'little trumpet.' It is derived from the Latin 'tuba,' which was a large, curved horn used as a signaling device in ancient Rome.

Trivia
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  1. The trumpet is the oldest brass instrument still in use today.

  2. The trumpet is the only brass instrument that can play pitches above the written staff in standard music notation.

  3. The trumpet was used as a signaling device in ancient Rome and was made from the hollowed-out horns of animals.

Related Concepts
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  1. Brass family: The trumpet is a brass instrument, which means it is made primarily of brass and produces sound by vibrating the player's lips against a cup-shaped mouthpiece.

  2. Orchestra: The trumpet is a common instrument in orchestras, where it plays a crucial role in producing fanfares, fanfares, and fanfare-like passages.

  3. Jazz music: The trumpet is a popular solo instrument in jazz music, with many notable players contributing to the genre's development and innovation.

Culture
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The trumpet has been used in various cultures throughout history for musical, ceremonial, and military purposes. In Western classical music, the trumpet is a brass instrument commonly used in orchestras and bands. In jazz music, the trumpet is a popular solo instrument, with notable players such as Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis. In literature, the trumpet is often used as a symbol of announcements, fanfare, or warning.

How to Memorize "trumpet"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize the word 'trumpet,' visualize a long, curved instrument with a large, flared bell and a cup-shaped mouthpiece. Imagine blowing air into the mouthpiece to produce a clear, loud sound.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'trumpet' with the sound of a fanfare or a fanfare-like announcement. Imagine hearing a trumpet fanfare played at a formal event or ceremony.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'trumpet' with the phrase 'Toot Your Own Horn.' This can help you remember that the trumpet is a musical instrument used to produce a loud, clear sound.

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