Word
trumpets
Phoneticstrum·pets
US/ˈtɹəmpəts/
UK/tɹˈʌmpɪts/
Definition
n. brass musical instruments that you play by blowing into them and pressing three buttons. They make a bright, loud sound and are common in jazz and classical music.
n. plural form of 'trumpet'; refers to brass wind instruments with a flared bell and three valves that produce a bright, penetrating tone.
Examples
“The band has three people playing trumpets.”
“During the parade, the loud sound of the trumpets echoed off the tall buildings in the city center.”
“The orchestral arrangement features a triumphant fanfare where the trumpets lead the melody, cutting through the lower brass and strings with remarkable clarity.”
Examples
simple
“The band has three people playing trumpets.”
contextual
“During the parade, the loud sound of the trumpets echoed off the tall buildings in the city center.”
complex
“The orchestral arrangement features a triumphant fanfare where the trumpets lead the melody, cutting through the lower brass and strings with remarkable clarity.”
Usage
Plural form of the noun; takes a plural verb and can be preceded by a number or 'many'.
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