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trumpet

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ˈtrʌmpɪt//

KK: /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

intransitive verb
Definition

To play a brass musical instrument that produces a loud, clear sound, often used in bands and orchestras.


Example

The musician will trumpet a beautiful melody during the concert.


Tense Forms

Past: trumpeted

Past Participle: trumpeted


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear that band trumpet during the parade yesterday?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was so loud and energetic!
Sloth A
I love how the sound of a trumpet can really lift the mood.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It adds a great vibe to any performance.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
blare
sound
declare
Antonyms
muffle
whisper
silence
noun
Definition

A brass musical instrument with a long tube that ends in a flared bell, played by blowing into a mouthpiece and pressing valves to change notes.


Example

He played a beautiful melody on his trumpet during the concert.


Conversation
Sloth A
I heard you played the trumpet in the school band.
Sloth B
Yeah, I love it! It's such a fun instrument to play.
Sloth A
That's awesome! How long have you been playing the trumpet?
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To make a loud sound or to announce something in a strong way.


Example

The town crier trumpeted the news of the festival.


Tense Forms

Past: trumpeted

Past Participle: trumpeted


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear him trumpet his achievements at the party last night?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was quite the spectacle, wasn't it?
Sloth A
I mean, he really loves to trumpet his success in front of everyone.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

Trumpet → The word 'trumpet' originates from Old French 'trompette', which is a diminutive form of 'trompe', meaning trumpet or horn. The term refers to a brass musical instrument that produces a loud, clear sound.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small horn ('trompette') that makes a loud sound — that's how you can remember that a trumpet is a brass instrument that produces a clear, powerful noise.

Visually Confused Words
strumpet
betrumpet
crumpet
strumpetry
erumpent
Is this page helpful?
I've been playing for about three years now, and I'm still learning new things.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
horn
bugle
clarion
Antonyms
silence
muteness
hush
Definitely! But it’s all in good fun, I suppose.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
proclaim
announce
declare
Antonyms
suppress
conceal
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