clarinet section
- noun
- /ˌklærɪˈnɛt ˈsɛkʃən/
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sección de clarinetes
- Juanita was in the clarinet section, and it was always possible to adjust my chair so that I could be directly looking at her.
Examples
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In the school's marching band, the clarinet section was known for its outstanding performances and teamwork.
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If there is a large clarinet section, two groups could be formed so that preparation times are comparable across sections.
Academic text (1998) -
For example, if a conductor were to focus his or her attention on intonation in the clarinet section, it would be a matter of chance whether the trumpets picked anything up that would increase their ensemble skill.
Academic text (2011) -
During practice, the clarinet section played an important role in creating a beautiful harmony for the entire orchestra.
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The conductor praised the clarinet section for their impressive skills and encouraged them to lead the melodic line.
How Many
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4.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'clarinet' specifies the type of players and 'section' denotes a subgroup within an ensemble, so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to the group of clarinet players. This noun–noun combination follows common English and cross‑linguistic patterns for naming instrumental groups, making it readily understandable to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Clarinet section comes from how bands and orchestras are set up: players who play the clarinet sit together in one section to play the same parts. So clarinet section means the group of clarinet players.