Simple Definition of clarinet

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clarinet

noun

plural clarinets
: a musical instrument that is shaped like a tube and that is played by blowing into the top of the tube through a special mouthpiece

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“Clarinet.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/clarinet. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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