trumpet

[US]/ˈtrʌmpɪt/
[UK]/ˈtrʌmpɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a musical instrument made of a curved tube that is wide at the opening and narrow where it is held, played by blowing air through it to create sound; the sound produced by a trumpet
vt. to boast or brag; to play a trumpet
vi. to play a trumpet; to make a sound like a trumpet.

Phrases & Collocations

play the trumpet

trumpet solo

brass trumpet

trumpet player

Example Sentences

She played the trumpet in the school band.

The musician practiced the trumpet for hours every day.

The sound of the trumpet echoed through the concert hall.

He learned to play the trumpet at a young age.

The jazz band featured a talented trumpet player.

She won first place in the trumpet competition.

The trumpet solo brought the audience to their feet.

He can play the trumpet with great skill and precision.

The marching band included several trumpet players.

The trumpet section added a dynamic element to the orchestra.

Real-world Examples

Just piano, guitar, trumpet, drums and bass.

Source: The Simpsons Movie

Did you know that Ethan plays the trumpet?

Source: Modern Family - Season 03

I play the trumpet, the violin and the piano.

Source: Airborne English: Everyone speaks English.

In the Throne Room, a servant blew a trumpet.

Source: L1 Wizard and Cat

He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall call retreat.

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2021 Collection

Please will you trumpet for me?

Source: Wow English

Was it all trumpets and fireworks?

Source: Sleepless in Seattle Original Soundtrack

The hissing cockroach plays the trumpet by contracting its abdomen.

Source: Insect Kingdom Season 2 (Original Soundtrack Version)

He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat.

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2022 Collection

My dear, your father does not just trumpet;he thunders.

Source: New Concept English Book Three Vocabulary Audio with Subtitles

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