Cornet: meaning, definitions and examples

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cornet

 

[ kษ”หหˆnษ›t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

A cornet is a brass instrument similar to a trumpet, but shorter and with a mellower tone. It is commonly used in brass bands and jazz ensembles.

Synonyms

brass instrument, horn, trumpet

Examples of usage

  • The musician played a beautiful melody on the cornet.
  • She decided to learn how to play the cornet in addition to the piano.
  • The cornet player stood out with his exceptional solo during the concert.

Translations

Translations of the word "cornet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corneta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‰เคฐเฅเคจเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kornett

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cornet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ะฝะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kornet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒซใƒใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cornet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corneta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kornet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”๋„ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆุฑู†ูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kornet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kornet

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿญๅท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kornet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kornett

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพั€ะฝะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒœแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kornet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ corneta

Etymology

The cornet is believed to have originated in France in the 19th century. It was developed as a smaller and more portable alternative to the trumpet, with a slightly different sound. The cornet quickly gained popularity in brass bands and military ensembles, and later became a staple in jazz music. Today, the cornet remains a beloved instrument in various musical genres.

See also: corn, cornbread, corner, corny.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,823, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.