trumpet

Example Sentences

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Thudding drums, an electric guitar that chugs like a tank’s engine turning over and blaring trumpet fanfare announce the onset of football on CBS, Fox and NBC.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

Born William Anthony Colón Román on April 28, 1950, to Puerto Rican parents in New York City, Colón first picked up the trumpet in school.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

The famed trombonist started his music career as a child, playing the trumpet at age 12, but later shifted to his iconic trombone, playing on street corners in the neighbourhood.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

The blowing of the trumpet isn’t just for the McCoys.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

And of the trumpet players, her favorite was Callum—Pet Number Three.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee