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fanfare
Fanfare is defined as a loud and flashy display, or a short and dramatic trumpet flourish.
(noun)- An example of a fanfare is a parade.
- An example of fanfare is two trumpet musicians announcing the arrival of the guest of honor at a function.
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See fanfare in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- a loud flourish of trumpets
- noisy or showy display
Origin: Fr < fanfarer, to blow trumpets, prob. < fanfaron, braggart: see fanfaronade
See fanfare in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- Music A loud flourish of brass instruments, especially trumpets.
- A spectacular public display.
Origin:
Origin: French
Origin: , possibly of imitative origin
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