clarinet

[US]/klærɪ'net/
[UK]/ˌklærə'nɛt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.clarinet;vertical flute

Phrases & Collocations

playing the clarinet

Example Sentences

a concerto for clarinet and orchestra

a celebrated clarinet virtuoso.

She plays the clarinet in a swing band.

The bass clarinet forms a solid bass for the woodwind group.

The oboe tends to lose power in the upper register, but with the clarinet the opposite is the case.

The part calls for a solo violin, two oboes, two flutes, one English horn, E-flat clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, contrabassoon, horn, percussion, two harps and strings.

Grand Septet for Bb Clarinet, Eb Horn, Bassoon, Violin, Viola, Cello and String Bass,Op.62

The saxophone has a single reed mouthpiece like a clarinet , a conical brass body like an ophicleide, and a metal body with a flared bell .

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now