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trumpet

[truhm-pit] / ˈtrʌm pɪt /


VERB
blare
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Dan Schlosberg’s seven-player arrangement of Barber’s technicolor orchestration, conducted by Mr. Ashworth, was clever but mostly loud with prominent trumpet and trombone, contributing to a musical performance that had just one gear: ferociously strident intensity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The result is a daring collection of originals and covers that highlight Flea’s unbridled dedication to both the trumpet and bass, but also his eclectic influences and tastes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

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

And so she moved her life to the mountains, teaching piano, trumpet and saxophone her "side hustle".

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

The line might be performed by any musician or group of musicians: a singer, for example, or a bassoonist, a violin section, or a trumpet and saxophone together.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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