Definition

A musical instrument made of wood or plastic that produces sound when air is blown through a single reed. It has a long, straight body and is played by pressing keys to create different notes.

Example

She played a beautiful melody on her clarinet during the concert.

Conversation

I heard you started playing the clarinet recently.

Yeah, I really enjoy it!

That's awesome! How long have you been learning the clarinet?

Just a few months, but I love the sound it makes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Clarinet → It is derived from the Italian word 'clarinetto', which is a diminutive form of 'chiaro' (meaning clear or bright) combined with the suffix '-etto' (meaning small). The word 'clarinet' refers to a small, clear-sounding musical instrument.

Memory Tip

Think of 'clear' ('chiaro') to remember that a clarinet produces a clear and bright sound.

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