clarinet

nounattested in dialogue

//ˌklæɹɪˈnɛt//
//ˌklɛɹɪˈnɛt//

A woodwind musical instrument that has a distinctive liquid tone whose characteristics vary among its three registers: chalumeau (low), clarion (medium), and altissimo (high).

noun

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A woodwind musical instrument that has a distinctive liquid tone whose characteristics vary among its three registers: chalumeau (low), clarion (medium), and altissimo (high).

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian clarinetto, diminutive of clarino (“trumpet”) (as the first clarinets had a strident tone similar to that of a trumpet), from Latin clarus. Alternatively, the word may come from French clarinette, diminutive form of clarine (“bell”), from clarin, from clair (“clear”), from Latin clarus.

Forms

plural: clarinets

Clarence · A ducal title which has been traditionally awarded to junior…Clarice · A female given name from French.clarify · To make or become clear or bright by freeing from impurities…

clarinet · A woodwind musical instrument that has a distinctive liquid tone whose characteristics vary among its three registers: chalumeau (low), clarion…

Clarissa · A female given name from Latin or Italian.clarity · The state or measure of being clear, either in appearance,…Clark · An English and Scottish surname originating as an occupation…

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