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clarinets

/ˌklærɪˈnets/ /klærɪˈnets/

Meanings
noun
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 :

"The school band included several clarinets, filling the room with their unique, liquid sound. "
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Related Words

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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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included verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

Illustration chalumeau

chalumeau noun

/ˌʃælʊˈməʊ/

A woodwind instrument which was the predecessor of the clarinet.

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

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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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clarion noun

/ˈklæɹiən/

A medieval brass instrument, related to the trumpet, or its sound.

"The town crier raised his clarion, its bright sound echoing through the marketplace, announcing the royal decree. "

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altissimo noun

/ˌælˈtɪsɪmoʊ/

The highest register of a woodwind instrument, or a specific note in this register

"The saxophone player practiced their altissimo for the upcoming jazz concert, hoping to hit the incredibly high notes flawlessly. "

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distinctive noun

/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

A distinctive thing: a quality or property permitting distinguishing; a characteristic.

"Her distinctive laugh, a high-pitched giggle, could be heard across the entire playground. "

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filling verb

[ˈfɪɫlɪŋ]

To occupy fully, to take up all of.

"The heavy backpack filled all the available space in the school locker. "

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registers noun

/ˈrɛdʒɪstərz/ /ˈrɛdʒɪstɚz/

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 registers recorded every item sold throughout the day. "

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characteristics noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"One of the main characteristics of a golden retriever is its friendly personality. "

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musical noun

/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/

A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

"The school's annual musical was a huge success, with the students performing catchy songs and energetic dances. "