Cornet (Noun)
Meaning
A brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The musician's fingers moved quickly over the valves of the cornet as he played the lively melody.
- The jazz band featured a solo by the cornet player, whose bright tone cut through the rest of the ensemble.
- In the concert hall, the gleaming cornet lay waiting on its stand, ready for the soloist's cue.
- She learned to play the cornet in grade school and went on to become a professional musician as an adult.
- The street band played traditional folk tunes on trumpet, trombone, and cornet as they led the festive parade through town.