Trumpet: meaning, definitions and examples
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trumpet
[ หtrสmpษชt ]
musical instrument
A brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright, penetrating tone. The trumpet is commonly used in jazz, classical, and marching band music.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He played a beautiful melody on the trumpet.
- The sound of the trumpet filled the concert hall.
- The trumpet section led the band in the parade.
make a loud sound
To produce a loud, clear, resonant sound, typically by blowing into a trumpet or similar instrument. It can also refer to making a loud noise or proclaiming something loudly and clearly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The elephant trumpeted loudly in the zoo.
- She trumpeted her achievements to the whole world.
- The victory was trumpeted across the nation.
Translations
Translations of the word "trumpet" in other languages:
๐ต๐น trompete
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเฅเคฐเคนเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Trompete
๐ฎ๐ฉ terompet
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะฑะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ trฤ bka
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉใณใใใ (toranpetto)
๐ซ๐ท trompette
๐ช๐ธ trompeta
๐น๐ท trompet
๐ฐ๐ท ํธ๋ผํซ (teureompet)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูู
๐จ๐ฟ trubka
๐ธ๐ฐ trรบbka
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๅท (xiวohร o)
๐ธ๐ฎ trobenta
๐ฎ๐ธ trompet
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะฑะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแงแแแ แ (saqviri)
๐ฆ๐ฟ trompet
๐ฒ๐ฝ trompeta
Word origin
The word 'trumpet' originated from the Old French 'trompette', which came from the late Latin 'trompeta', a diminutive of 'trumpa', meaning 'trumpet'. The use of trumpets dates back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome, where they were used for military and ceremonial purposes. Over time, the trumpet evolved into the instrument we know today, with its distinctive shape and sound.
See also: trump.