sen·net
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Definition of sennet
: a signal call on a trumpet or cornet for entrance or exit on the stage
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“Sennet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sennet. Accessed 5 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of sennet was circa 1590
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