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trumpet
[ truhm-pit ]
noun
- Music.
- any of a family of brass wind instruments with a powerful, penetrating tone, consisting of a tube commonly curved once or twice around on itself and having a cup-shaped mouthpiece at one end and a flaring bell at the other.
- an organ stop having a tone resembling that of a trumpet.
- a trumpeter.
- something used as or resembling a trumpet, especially in sound.
- a sound like that of a trumpet.
- the loud shrill cry of an animal, especially an elephant.
- trumpets, any of several pitcher plants of the southeastern U.S.
verb (used without object)
- to blow a trumpet.
- to emit a loud, trumpetlike cry, as an elephant.
verb (used with object)
- to sound on a trumpet.
- to utter with a sound like that of a trumpet.
- to proclaim loudly or widely.
trumpet
/ ˈٰʌɪ /
noun
- a valved brass instrument of brilliant tone consisting of a narrow tube of cylindrical bore ending in a flared bell, normally pitched in B flat. Range: two and a half octaves upwards from F sharp on the fourth line of the bass staff
- any instrument consisting of a valveless tube ending in a bell, esp a straight instrument used for fanfares, signals, etc
- a person who plays a trumpet in an orchestra
- a loud sound such as that of a trumpet, esp when made by an animal
the trumpet of the elephants
- an eight-foot reed stop on an organ
- something resembling a trumpet in shape, esp in having a flared bell
- short for ear trumpet
- blow one's own trumpetto boast about oneself; brag
verb
- to proclaim or sound loudly
trumpet
- A brass instrument with a brilliant tone, much used in classical music , as well as in military music and jazz .
Derived Forms
- ˈٰܳ-ˌ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ٰܳp· adjective
- ٰܳp· adjective
- ܲ·ٰܳp· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of trumpet1
Example Sentences
This all adds to similar criticisms they have made that two Labour governments are not working best for Wales – the opposite of what Labour trumpeted during last year's general election campaign.
“The dire wolf is no longer extinct,” it trumpets on its website.
Concerns over Billy’s health were once again trumpeted in City Hall in January 2018 when then-Councilmember Paul Koretz advocated for a motion to relocate Billy, citing concerns about his mental and physical health.
All we talked about was trumpets and music.
He is thriving at school, has lots of friends, and is learning to play the trumpet.
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