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chalumeau

/ˌʃælʊˈməʊ/

Meanings
noun
A woodwind instrument which was the predecessor of the clarinet.

Examples :

"The music history lecture explained that the chalumeau, a simpler instrument, eventually evolved into the more complex clarinet. "
music utensil

Related Words

Illustration reaching

reaching verb

/ˈɹiːtʃɪŋ/

To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).

"He reached for a weapon that was on the table."

Illustration register

register noun

/ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tɚ/

A machine that tabulates the amount of sales transactions, makes a permanent and cumulative record of them, and has a drawer in which cash can be kept.

"The store's cash register recorded the total sales for the day. "

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woodwind noun

/ˈwʊdwɪnd/

Any (typically wooden) musical instrument that produces sound by the player blowing into it, through a reed, or across an opening. Woodwind instruments include the recorder, flute, piccolo, clarinet, oboe, cor anglais and bassoon.

"The school orchestra has a strong woodwind section, with many talented clarinet and flute players. "

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clarinet noun

/ˌklæɹɪˈnɛt/

A woodwind musical instrument that has a distinctive liquid tone whose characteristics vary among its three registers: chalumeau (low), clarion (medium), and altissimo (high).

"My daughter plays the clarinet in the school band, and she loves exploring the different sounds it can make, from its low chalumeau register to its high altissimo notes. "

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lecture noun

/ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/

A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.

"During class today the professor delivered an interesting lecture."

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history noun

/ˈhɪst(ə)ɹi/

The aggregate of past events.

"History repeats itself if we don’t learn from its mistakes."

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instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

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simpler adjective

/ˈsɪmplɚ/

Uncomplicated; taken by itself, with nothing added.

"Instead of the complex math problem, the teacher gave us a simpler equation to solve. "

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explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

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predecessor noun

/ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsɚ/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹi.də.sɛs.ɚ/

One who precedes; one who has preceded another in any state, position, office, etc.; one whom another follows or comes after, in any office or position.

"My mom's predecessor as school principal retired last year after 20 years of service. "

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practiced adjective

/ˈpræktɪst/ /ˈpræktɪsd/

Skillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice

"Because she had been a dancer for years, she was a practiced performer. "

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eventually adverb

/ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

"After many frustrating attempts, he eventually finished his school project. "