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clarino

clarino

9.9
A high, bright trumpet or a way of playing high trumpet parts in Baroque music
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : clarino
  • In Baroque orchestras, the clarino part is often the most challenging for trumpet players.

Examples

  • Learning to play the clarino requires excellent control of breath and technique.

  • Did you hear the clarino solo in that symphony?

  • The musician performed the solo on a clarino during the Baroque concert.

  • The clarino is essential in Baroque orchestras.

  • The musician performed the solo on a clarino during the Baroque concert.

  • Learning to play the clarino requires excellent control of breath and technique.

  • In Baroque orchestras, the clarino part is often the most challenging for trumpet players.

Synonyms

clarion
vsclarino
  • Archaic
9.9

A medieval brass instrument with a clear, high sound used in fanfares

is used for Baroque high trumpet parts and a high solo playing style

How High

piccolo
5 7.5
clarino
  • Archaic
9.9
trumpet
125 2.5
trombone
31 3.0
tuba
20 3.7

Surface Forms

clarino singular
clarini plural

Etymology

Clarino comes from the Latin word clarus, meaning 'clear' or 'bright', the same root as English clear and clarity. So a clarino is the bright, high trumpet sound or the special way of playing those high notes in Baroque music.