trumpeter

noun

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

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The band, which also included a trumpeter, a pianist, and an accordionist, played jazz standards at school dances and assemblies, and eventually at adult venues such as the Kiwanis Club. — Allan Kozinn, BostonGlobe.com, "Michael Colgrass, composer who transcended genres, dies at 87," 10 July 2019 The band, which also included a trumpeter, a pianist and an accordionist, played jazz standards at school dances and assemblies, and eventually at adult venues like the Kiwanis Club. — Allan Kozinn, New York Times, "Michael Colgrass, Composer Who Transcended Genres, Dies at 87," 9 July 2019 The band’s unusual instrumentation will also include trumpeter Randy Brecker, guitarist Fareed Haque, bassist Tim Landers, keyboardist Scott Tibbs and bassoonist Paul Hanson. — Dan Emerson, Twin Cities, "Fall Arts Guide: Jazz on the menu in a mix of venues and styles," 7 Sep. 2019 Some of the actor/musicians bring the jazz vibe into the show itself, particularly trumpeter Tyler Felson, nattily dressed as a merchant. — Christopher Arnott, courant.com, "Review: Elm Shakespeare’s ‘Comedy of Errors’ a joyous, joke-based stroll in the park," 19 Aug. 2019 Life as a jazz trumpeter was an uphill battle, said her son Darrin, who confirmed her death. — Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, "Clora Bryant, who broke barriers as a jazz trumpet player, dies at 92," 5 Sep. 2019 In addition to King, MKB features drummer Jack Ryan, bassist Stephen Campbell, trumpeter/trombonist Justin Johnson and saxophonist Dean Mitchell. — Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, "He’s 23, Southern and the guitar-hero of the future," 27 Aug. 2019 Two of his writing partners on the album are Leron Thomas, a jazz trumpeter from Houston, and the composer and filmmaker Sarah Lipstate, who records as Noveller. — Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, "The Survival of Iggy Pop," 26 Aug. 2019 Childs was first discovered by jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard and has since collaborated with a wide range of musicians, including Yo-Yo Ma and Sting. — Sarah Wu, BostonGlobe.com, "Legendary jazz composer Billy Childs to join Berklee as a visiting scholar this fall," 11 July 2019

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