A1 noun Neutral

clarinet

/ˌklær.ɪˈnet/

A musical instrument shaped like a long black tube with metal keys. You play it by blowing into a mouthpiece with a single reed to create sound.

Beispiele

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1

I practice the clarinet for thirty minutes every afternoon.

I practice the clarinet for thirty minutes every afternoon.

2

The soloist performed a beautiful concerto on the clarinet.

The soloist performed a beautiful concerto on the clarinet.

3

My clarinet is acting up; I think the reed is broken.

My clarinet is acting up; I think the reed is broken.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
clarinet
Adjektiv
clarinet-like
Verwandt
clarinettist
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'CLEAR'. A clarinet has a very 'clear' and bright sound.

Schnelles Quiz

He has been taking _______ lessons since he was seven years old.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

Beispiele

1

I practice the clarinet for thirty minutes every afternoon.

everyday

I practice the clarinet for thirty minutes every afternoon.

2

The soloist performed a beautiful concerto on the clarinet.

formal

The soloist performed a beautiful concerto on the clarinet.

3

My clarinet is acting up; I think the reed is broken.

informal

My clarinet is acting up; I think the reed is broken.

4

The clarinet's cylindrical bore contributes to its unique overblowing characteristics.

academic

The clarinet's cylindrical bore contributes to its unique overblowing characteristics.

5

Our company specializes in manufacturing high-quality clarinet mouthpieces.

business

Our company specializes in manufacturing high-quality clarinet mouthpieces.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
clarinet
Adjektiv
clarinet-like
Verwandt
clarinettist

Häufige Kollokationen

play the clarinet play the clarinet
clarinet lesson clarinet lesson
clarinet reed clarinet reed
clarinet solo clarinet solo
clarinet case clarinet case

Häufige Phrasen

second clarinet

second clarinet (refers to a supporting musical part)

woodwind section

woodwind section

first clarinet

first clarinet (the lead player)

Wird oft verwechselt mit

clarinet vs oboe

An oboe uses a double reed and has a thinner sound, while a clarinet uses a single reed.

clarinet vs saxophone

A saxophone is usually made of brass and has a wider body, though both use single reeds.

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Nutzungshinweise

When talking about the skill of playing the instrument, always use the definite article 'the' (e.g., 'He plays the clarinet').

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Häufige Fehler

Many learners forget to use 'the' before the instrument name or confuse the spelling by adding an 'e' at the end (clarinette).

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'CLEAR'. A clarinet has a very 'clear' and bright sound.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the French word 'clarinette', which is a diminutive of 'clarine', meaning a type of bell or trumpet.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: one clarinet, two clarinets Usually takes 'the' when used with the verb 'play'
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Kultureller Kontext

The clarinet is a central instrument in jazz music, famously played by Benny Goodman, and is also essential in Klezmer music.

Schnelles Quiz

He has been taking _______ lessons since he was seven years old.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

Mehr music Wörter

melody

A1

A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.

note

A1

In music, a note is a single sound with a specific pitch and length. It also refers to the written symbol on a page that tells a musician which sound to play.

scale

A1

A musical scale is a set of musical notes ordered by pitch, going up or down in a specific pattern. It acts like a ladder of sounds that musicians use to create melodies and harmonies.

sharp

A1

In music, a sharp is a symbol (#) that tells a player to play a note one half-step higher. It also refers to the specific note that has been raised.

flat

A1

In music, a flat is a symbol (♭) that tells a musician to play a note a half-step lower than usual. It also describes a sound or voice that is slightly lower than the correct musical pitch.

beat

A1

The regular pulse or rhythm in a piece of music that you can clap your hands or tap your feet to. It is the basic unit of time in a song that helps musicians stay together.

bar

A1

In music, a bar is a short section of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is shown on paper by vertical lines that divide the musical staff into equal parts.

time signature

A1

A time signature is a set of two numbers at the beginning of a piece of music. It tells the musician how many beats are in each measure and which note value represents one beat.

instrument

A1

An object that is played to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum. It can also be a tool used by scientists or doctors to do very exact work.

violin

A1

A musical instrument with four strings that is held under the chin and played with a bow. It is known for its high-pitched, expressive sound and is used in many types of music, especially classical and folk.

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