noun Download 🔗Share A woodwind musical instrument that has a distinctive liquid tone whose characteristics vary among its three registers: chalumeau (low), clarion (medium), and altissimo (high). Examples : "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. " music sound entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading