clarinet

noun

clar·i·net ˌkler-ə-ˈnet

ˌkla-rə-;

ˈkler-ə-nət,

ˈkla-rə-

: a single-reed woodwind instrument having a cylindrical tube with a moderately flared bell and a usual range from D below middle C upward for 3¹/₂ octaves

clarinetist noun

or clarinettist

ˌkler-ə-ˈne-tist

ˌkla-rə-

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The interlude of horns and clarinet was especially beautiful. —

Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 13 May 2023 In truth the night was an exceptional outing for the entire core of the orchestra’s woodwinds, including Lisa Hennessy (flute), Rane Moore (clarinet), Mary Kay Robinson (piccolo), and Rachel Jusczcak (bassoon). —

Jeremy Eichler, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Apr. 2023 The clip features the clarinet sextet Murmuri and Kasimyn, a DJ and member of the Indonesian dance duo Gabber Modus Operandi. —

Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2023 Hawn grew up in suburban Washington, D.C., the younger of two daughters of a musician father who played the violin, saxophone and clarinet and a dancer mother. —

Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 8 Mar. 2023 In addition to photography, Diltz is also a musician who plays banjo, clarinet and harmonica. —

Pamela Chelin, SPIN, 3 Feb. 2023 Most recently, Ralph earned Missouri All-State Band honorable mention for playing the bass clarinet, according to a North Kansas City Schools’ newsletter in February. —

Tina Burnside, CNN, 17 Apr. 2023 The mainly quick first movement, though, opens with an intimate reflection for piano, over which a clarinet — beautifully played by Stephen Ahearn — soars rhapsodically aloft. —

Dallas News, 24 Feb. 2023 Yarl’s aunt, Faith Spoonmore, said on Instagram during the weekend that her nephew has debilitating headaches but is starting to have more good days than bad days and is hoping to start playing the bass clarinet again soon. —

Margaret Stafford, ajc, 3 May 2023 See More

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