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 trumpet trumpet /ˈtrʌmpət/

noun

  1. () A brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves  ( cornet , trump [Archaic] , horn , trumpet )
    a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves
     The trumpeter played a majestic fanfare during the overture
    The trumpeter played a majestic fanfare during the overture

verb

  1. () Proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet  ( trumpet )
    proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
     Liberals like to trumpet their opposition to the death penalty
    Liberals like to trumpet their opposition to the death penalty
  2. Utter in trumpet-like sounds  ( trumpet )
    utter in trumpet-like sounds
     Elephants are trumpeting
    Elephants are trumpeting
  3. (music) play or blow on the trumpet  ( trumpet )
    (music) play or blow on the trumpet