A1 noun Neutro

triangle

/ˈtraɪ.æŋ.ɡəl/

A musical instrument made of a metal bar bent into a three-sided shape. It is played by hitting it with a small metal rod to create a high, ringing sound.

Exemplos

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1

The child played the triangle in the school band.

The child played the triangle in the school band.

2

The percussion section requires a high-quality steel triangle for this symphony.

The percussion section requires a high-quality steel triangle for this symphony.

3

Hey, can you grab that triangle from the music box?

Hey, can you grab that triangle from the music box?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
triangle
Advérbio
triangularly
Adjetivo
triangular
Relacionado
triangulation
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Dica de memorização

Think of the word: 'tri' means three, and 'angle' means corner. It is a three-cornered instrument that goes 'ting'!

Quiz rápido

The musician held the metal rod and hit the _______ to make a ringing sound.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: triangle

Exemplos

1

The child played the triangle in the school band.

everyday

The child played the triangle in the school band.

2

The percussion section requires a high-quality steel triangle for this symphony.

formal

The percussion section requires a high-quality steel triangle for this symphony.

3

Hey, can you grab that triangle from the music box?

informal

Hey, can you grab that triangle from the music box?

4

The triangle is classified as an idiophone because the whole instrument vibrates to produce sound.

academic

The triangle is classified as an idiophone because the whole instrument vibrates to produce sound.

5

Our company manufactures professional triangles for orchestral use.

business

Our company manufactures professional triangles for orchestral use.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
triangle
Advérbio
triangularly
Adjetivo
triangular
Relacionado
triangulation

Colocações comuns

play the triangle play the triangle
hit the triangle hit the triangle
orchestral triangle orchestral triangle
sound of the triangle sound of the triangle
metal triangle metal triangle

Frases Comuns

love triangle

love triangle

Bermuda Triangle

Bermuda Triangle

golden triangle

golden triangle

Frequentemente confundido com

triangle vs tangle

A tangle is a messy knot of hair or string, while a triangle is a shape or instrument.

triangle vs tryout

A tryout is an audition or test, whereas a triangle is a physical object.

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Notas de uso

In a musical context, always use the definite article 'the' when referring to playing the instrument (e.g., 'She plays the triangle').

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Erros comuns

Learners often forget that 'triangle' refers to both the geometric shape and the musical instrument; the context usually makes the meaning clear.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the word: 'tri' means three, and 'angle' means corner. It is a three-cornered instrument that goes 'ting'!

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin 'triangulum', meaning 'three-cornered'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Plural: triangles Usually follows the verb 'play'
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Contexto cultural

The triangle is a staple in elementary music education because it is easy for beginners to handle and play.

Quiz rápido

The musician held the metal rod and hit the _______ to make a ringing sound.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: triangle

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