# bugle

/ˈbjuɡəɫ/ (US) · /bjˈuːɡəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bugle
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a musical instrument with a long metal tube and a mouthpiece. You blow into it to make a loud, clear sound, and it is often used in military bands.

For teachers: a brass instrument consisting of a long, conical tube with a flared bell and a cup-shaped mouthpiece. It is typically played by blowing air through the mouthpiece and pressing the valves to change the pitch.

## Examples

- The bugle sounded across the field.
- The military band played a bugle call to signal the start of the parade.
- The bugle's piercing tone cut through the morning mist, serving as a traditional herald for the arrival of the royal procession.

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