trumpeter

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trum·pet·er | \ ˈtrəm-pə-tər

Definition of trumpeter

1a : a trumpet player specifically : one that gives signals with a trumpet

b : one that praises or advocates : eulogist, spokesman

2a : any of a genus (Psophia of the family Psophiidae) of large gregarious long-legged South American birds that are related to the cranes and have a long thin neck usually held close to the body

b : any of an Asian breed of pigeons with a rounded crest and heavily feathered feet

Examples of trumpeter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Also on the program is an unusual set of short virtual performances by La Jolla Symphony’s principal trumpeter, Ken Fitzgerald. — Beth Wood Writer, San Diego Union-Tribune, "In La Jolla Symphony & Chorus ‘Music in Community’ concert, an unlikely pairing," 10 Apr. 2021 The trumpeter moved to Los Angeles in search of a career writing scores for movies and TV, and at one point Williams sold his horns to focus on playing guitar. — Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com, "Orlando jazz veterans Chris Cortez and Larry Williams team up for concerts, new album," 8 Apr. 2021 Perhaps the stars aligned just right, along with a dose of luck, serendipity and fate, in order to help Cortez, a vocalist, guitarist and composer, meet again with trumpeter and guitarist Larry Williams, also a composer. — Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com, "Orlando jazz veterans Chris Cortez and Larry Williams team up for concerts, new album," 8 Apr. 2021 The late Boseman has been cleaning up this awards season for his leave-it-on-the-field performance as a troubled trumpeter in the adaptation of August Wilson’s stage triumph and is widely considered the favorite to win. — Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, "Here’s the full list of 2021 Oscar nominations," 15 Mar. 2021 The recording by Armstrong shows the trumpeter’s prowess in the intro and solo. — USA Today, "25 essential jazz songs that trace the quintessential American artform through history," 22 Feb. 2021 What followed that week was a set of the group’s most evocative live performances, which serve as a highlight in the 37-year-old trumpeter’s career. — Washington Post, "Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah was one of the last musicians to perform in a New York club. The resulting album could win him a Grammy.," 12 Mar. 2021 In the 1970s, down-and-out jazz trumpeter Miles Davis tries to recover his new session tape from music producers. — Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, "Movies on TV this week: ‘The Searchers’; ‘Forrest Gump’," 12 Mar. 2021 Approaching the wreath, Mr. Biden made the sign of the cross before saluting while a military band’s trumpeter played taps. — Zach Montague, New York Times, "Former Presidents Accompany Biden to Arlington National Cemetery," 20 Jan. 2021

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