clarinet
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/ˌklærəˈnɛt/
🇬🇧
/ˌklærɪˈnɛt/
woodwind instrument
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clarinet' originates from French, specifically the word 'clarinette', where 'clarin' meant 'trumpet'.
Historical Evolution
'clarinette' transformed into the English word 'clarinet' in the 18th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a small trumpet, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a woodwind instrument.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a woodwind instrument with a single-reed mouthpiece, a cylindrical tube with a flared end, and holes stopped by keys.
She played a beautiful solo on the clarinet.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/28 23:20