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trumpetMain Entry: 1trum·pet Pronunciation: \ˈtrəm-pət\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English trompette, from Anglo-French, from trumpe trump Date: 14th century 1 a : a wind instrument consisting of a conical or cylindrical usually metal tube, a cup-shaped mouthpiece, and a flared bell; specifically : a valved brass instrument having a cylindrical tube with two turns and a usual range from F sharp below middle C upward for 21⁄2 octaves b : a musical instrument (as a cornet) resembling a trumpet — trum·pet·like adjective
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