clarion
9.9
A medieval brass instrument with a clear, high sound used in fanfares
- noun
- /ˈklær.i.ən/
- Archaic
:
clarín
- The band played a clarion tune that resonated through the entire castle, capturing everyone's attention.
Examples
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The clarion notes of the bugle and the long roll of the drum sounded.
Fiction book (1990) -
As the knight rode into battle, the clarion sound of his horn could be heard ringing across the fields.
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The clarion call of the trumpet signaled the start of the parade.
Synonyms
9.9
A high, bright trumpet or a way of playing high trumpet parts in Baroque music
is a medieval brass instrument used mainly for fanfares and military music
Compounds
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Clarion was the name of a medieval brass instrument with a very clear, high sound, and its name comes from Latin clarus 'clear' or 'loud'. That's why the old clarion was used in fanfares and to announce important events.