Definition

A person who plays a brass musical instrument called a cornet, which is similar to a trumpet.

Example

The cornetist played a beautiful solo during the concert.

Conversation

Did you hear that amazing cornetist at the concert last night?

Yeah, they were incredible! I loved their energy on stage.

I know, right? It's not easy to play the cornet like that.

Definitely! It takes a lot of skill to be a good cornetist.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cornetist is formed from "cornet" (from Old French *cornet*, meaning a small horn) and "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with). The word refers to a person who plays the cornet, a brass musical instrument.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'cornet' as a small horn, and the '-ist' means a person who plays it. So, a cornetist is someone who plays the cornet.

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