noun

clarinet

clarinet

She plays the clarinet in the school orchestra.

She plays the clarinet in the school orchestra.

((a/the)) clarinet a woodwind instrument He bought a new clarinet.

Synonyms: (other woodwind instruments) oboe, flute, bassoon

From French `clarinette`, diminutive of `clarine` ('bell'), from `clarin` ('clear-sounding'). It is related to the word 'clear'.

Imagine a 'clear' and 'net' sound coming from the instrument.

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