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trumpet (trum′pit)

noun

  1. a brass instrument with a bright tone, consisting of a tube in an oblong loop or loops, with a flared bell and, in the modern instrument, three valves for producing changes in key
  2. something shaped like a trumpet; esp., ear trumpet
  3. ☆ a pitcher plant (Sarracenia flava) of the SE U.S., with slender, erect, hollow leaves
  4. a sound like that of a trumpet, esp. one made by an elephant
  5. a trumpet-toned organ stop

Etymology: ME trompette < MFr, dim. of trompe: see trump

intransitive verb

  1. to blow a trumpet
  2. to make a sound like a trumpet

transitive verb

  1. to sound on a trumpet
  2. to sound or utter with a trumpetlike tone
  3. to proclaim loudly

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trumpet Synonyms

trumpet

n.

horn, wind instrument, bugle, cornet, brass wind; see also musical instrument.


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trumpet Usage Examples

Object

  • trombone: On the left of the stage are the French horns, and on the right trumpets, trombones and finally tubas.

Converse of object

  • blow: The man who blew the trumpet to warn the people stayed next to me.

Adjective modifier

  • muted: A muted trumpet contributes to the sexy feel of the music.

Modifies a noun

  • fanfare: I set my alarm clock to a trumpet fanfare, I will wake up at the right time tomorrow!

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.
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trumpet quotes

Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men,Verily I say unto you,They have their reward.But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.

-Bible (NewTestament)

For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?

-Bible (NewTestament)

Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of aneye, atthelasttrump: for thetrumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

-Bible (NewTestament)

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