Trumpet: meaning, definitions and examples

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trumpet

 

[ หˆtrสŒmpษชt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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

bugle, cornet, horn

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

blare, herald, proclaim

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trompete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฐเคนเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trompete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terompet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ัƒะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trฤ…bka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒฉใƒณใƒšใƒƒใƒˆ (toranpetto)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trompette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trompeta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท trompet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠธ๋ŸผํŽซ (teureompet)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trubka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trรบbka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐๅท (xiวŽohร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trobenta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trompet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ัƒะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒงแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜ (saqviri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trompet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trompeta

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,357, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.