cornet
Translation
cornet
Examples
He plays the cornet in a brass band.
He plays the cornet in a brass band.
The cornet has a mellower tone than a trumpet.
The cornet has a mellower tone than a trumpet.
Grammar Patterns
((to play)) ((the)) cornet A noun for a musical instrument. She learned to play the cornet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trumpet, flugelhorn
Etymology
From Old French 'cornet', a diminutive of 'corn', meaning 'horn'. So, it means 'little horn'.
Memory Tips
It looks like a compact trumpet. The name sounds a bit like 'cone', as in an ice cream cone, which also has a horn shape.