A1 noun Neutro

trumpet

/ˈtrʌmpɪt/

A musical instrument made of brass that you play by blowing into it and pressing three valves. It has a bright, powerful sound and is often used in jazz, classical music, and marching bands.

Exemplos

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1

My younger brother practices the trumpet every afternoon after school.

My little brother exercises on his trumpet every day after his classes.

2

The lead musician performed a stunning trumpet solo during the symphony.

The main musician played a beautiful individual part on the trumpet in the concert.

3

Check out that guy playing the trumpet on the street corner!

Look at the man who is playing the trumpet at the edge of the street!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
trumpet
Verb
trumpet
Adjetivo
trumpeted
Relacionado
trumpeter
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Dica de memorização

Think of the word 'Triumph'. Trumpets are often played at moments of victory or 'Triumph'.

Quiz rápido

Miles Davis was a very famous ______ player.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: trumpet

Exemplos

1

My younger brother practices the trumpet every afternoon after school.

everyday

My little brother exercises on his trumpet every day after his classes.

2

The lead musician performed a stunning trumpet solo during the symphony.

formal

The main musician played a beautiful individual part on the trumpet in the concert.

3

Check out that guy playing the trumpet on the street corner!

informal

Look at the man who is playing the trumpet at the edge of the street!

4

Acoustic analysis shows the trumpet produces a high frequency of harmonic overtones.

academic

Scientific study indicates that the trumpet makes many high-pitched sounds.

5

Our company manufactures high-quality trumpet mouthpieces for professional artists.

business

Our business makes premium parts for trumpets used by expert players.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
trumpet
Verb
trumpet
Adjetivo
trumpeted
Relacionado
trumpeter

Colocações comuns

play the trumpet to perform music using a trumpet
trumpet player a person who plays the trumpet
trumpet solo a piece of music played by one trumpet alone
sound the trumpet to blow the instrument to make a noise
brass trumpet a trumpet made out of the metal brass

Frases Comuns

blow one's own trumpet

to boast about your own achievements

trumpet blast

a very loud and sudden sound from a trumpet

as clear as a trumpet

very easy to hear and understand

Frequentemente confundido com

trumpet vs trombone

A trombone is larger and uses a sliding tube to change notes, whereas a trumpet uses three valves.

trumpet vs cornet

A cornet looks very similar but is more compact and has a mellower, softer tone than a trumpet.

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Notas de uso

When talking about the musical skill, always use 'the' with the verb 'play' (e.g., 'I play the trumpet'). It can also be used as a verb meaning to announce something loudly.

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Erros comuns

Learners often say 'play trumpet' without the article 'the'. Also, ensure you do not confuse the instrument with the sound an elephant makes, though they share the same name.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the word 'Triumph'. Trumpets are often played at moments of victory or 'Triumph'.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old French word 'trompette', which is a smaller version of 'trompe', meaning a horn.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one trumpet, two trumpets Used with the definite article 'the' when referring to playing the instrument Irregular verb forms: trumpet (present), trumpeted (past)
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Contexto cultural

The trumpet is a central instrument in American Jazz culture, famously played by icons like Louis Armstrong.

Quiz rápido

Miles Davis was a very famous ______ player.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: trumpet

Mais palavras de music

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

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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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