Clarinet: meaning, definitions and examples

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clarinet

 

[ klรฆrษ™หˆnษ›t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น clarinete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฒเฅˆเคฐเคฟเคจเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klarinette

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ klarinet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะปะฐั€ะฝะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klarnet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒฉใƒชใƒใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท clarinette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ clarinete

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท klarnet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํด๋ผ๋ฆฌ๋„ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู„ุงุฑูŠู†ูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klarinet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klarinet

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ•็ฐง็ฎก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ klarinet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klarรญnetti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะปะฐั€ะฝะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒšแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klarinet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,033, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.