# trumpets

/ˈtɹəmpəts/ (US) · /tɹˈʌmpɪts/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/trumpets
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Plural form of the noun; takes a plural verb and can be preceded by a number or 'many'.

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