trumpet - use in sentences

Object

  • trombone: On the left of the stage are the French horns, and on the right trumpets, trombones and finally tubas.
  • horn: The orchestration includes off-stage trumpets, horns and timpani.
  • angel: In the largest painting, round the chancel arch, souls are being summoned from their graves by trumpeting angels.

Converse of object

  • blow: The man who blew the trumpet to warn the people stayed next to me.
  • play: I played trumpet with big bands for many years.

Adjective modifier

  • muted: A muted trumpet contributes to the sexy feel of the music.
  • seventh: Simply put, we pray that things move ahead until that seventh trumpet is sounded.
  • fifth: With the fifth trumpet we have a different kind of judgment.
  • own: Now, I'm not trying to blow my own trumpet here.

Modifies a noun

  • fanfare: I set my alarm clock to a trumpet fanfare, I will wake up at the right time tomorrow!
  • concerto: His most recent work, a trumpet concerto, was premiered by the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra in 1996.
  • blast: Beaufort's brazen trumpet blast, burning the Witch of Orleans.
  • solo: The trumpet solo will be played by our solo trumpet player.
  • playing: Regarding Norman Payne's trumpet playing, some of his solo breaks can be identified on records.
  • player: We are looking for a new trumpet player to replace our beloved Jon.

Modifying Another Word

  • loudly: After a while it trumpeted loudly; then it continued to stare at him.

Noun used with modifier

  • jazz: Through these engaging stories, you'll explore the entire history of jazz trumpet.
  • solo: A solo trumpet can steadily enhance a hymn tune.
  • bass: The alto should always sound like a trombone, not a horn or bass trumpet.
  • slide: Harper's instrument was, of course, the English slide trumpet.

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