Clarinet: meaning, definitions and examples
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clarinet
[ klรฆrษหnษt ]
musical instrument
A clarinet is a single-reed woodwind instrument with a cylindrical tube and a flared bell. It has a range of about three octaves and is used in a variety of musical genres, including classical, jazz, and marching bands.
Synonyms
single-reed instrument, woodwind.
Examples of usage
- She played a beautiful melody on her clarinet at the concert.
- The clarinet section of the orchestra was especially talented.
- He took clarinet lessons to improve his skills for the school band.
Translations
Translations of the word "clarinet" in other languages:
๐ต๐น clarinete
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเฅเคฐเคฟเคจเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Klarinette
๐ฎ๐ฉ klarinet
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะปะฐัะฝะตั
๐ต๐ฑ klarnet
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใฉใชใใใ
๐ซ๐ท clarinette
๐ช๐ธ clarinete
๐น๐ท klarnet
๐ฐ๐ท ํด๋ผ๋ฆฌ๋ท
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงุฑูููุช
๐จ๐ฟ klarinet
๐ธ๐ฐ klarinet
๐จ๐ณ ๅ็ฐง็ฎก
๐ธ๐ฎ klarinet
๐ฎ๐ธ klarรญnetti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะปะฐัะฝะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ klarinet
๐ฒ๐ฝ clarinete
Etymology
The word 'clarinet' is derived from the Italian word 'clarinetto', which means 'little clear one'โ a diminutive form of 'chiaro', meaning 'clear, bright'. It first appeared in the early 18th century, with origins tracing back to the 'chalumeau', a type of woodwind instrument. The clarinet was developed by Johann Christoph Denner in the early 1700s, who modified the design of the chalumeau, adding a register key to expand its range. Over time, the clarinet became a staple in classical orchestras, military bands, and later, in jazz ensembles, making it a versatile instrument appreciated in various musical traditions around the world.