Clarinet
/ˈklærɪnɛt/
nounBeginnerCommonArts
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Definitions
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A musical instrument of the woodwind family, typically made of wood or plastic and having a single reed.
/ˈklærɪnɛt/
nounneutralBeginner
Arts
A woodwind instrument
My favorite instrument is the clarinet.
💡 Simply: Imagine a long, shiny tube that you blow into, making beautiful music! That's a clarinet. It has holes like a flute, but uses a special reed.
👶 For kids: It's a musical instrument you blow into to make a sound. It has holes!
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She plays the clarinet in the school band.
How It's Used
Music
"The orchestra's clarinet section played a beautiful melody."
Derived from the Italian word *clarino*, meaning 'small, clear trumpet', referring to its bright, clear tone.
The clarinet has been a significant instrument in Western classical and jazz music for centuries.
Memory tip
Think 'clear' and 'net' - its sound is clear and it's a net-like structure of holes.
Practice
Base: clarinet
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Usage
20%Spoken
80%Written