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clarinet
noun
clar·i·net
ˌkler-ə-ˈnet 
ˌkla-rə-;
ˈkler-ə-nət,
ˈkla-rə-
: a single-reed woodwind instrument having a cylindrical tube with a moderately flared bell and a usual range from D below middle C upward for 3¹/₂ octaves
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Each rank recreates the sound of a single instrument, such as a flute or clarinet.
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Heather Kathryn Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
Dédé’s father, Basile, played clarinet in New Orleans, and that sound may have mixed with opera in his son’s ears.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Among her accomplishments, Bernard is a mentor for underclassmen in the school’s mentorship program, medal-winning competitor on the Speech Team, is head drum major of the 130-member Southland Ambassador Marching Band and plays clarinet in the concert band and wind ensemble.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
The eldest of eight children, James Gene Barge was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, and dreamed of professional football before playing clarinet with his high school marching band inspired him to try music.
—Hillel Italie, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
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Heather Kathryn Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
Dédé’s father, Basile, played clarinet in New Orleans, and that sound may have mixed with opera in his son’s ears.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Among her accomplishments, Bernard is a mentor for underclassmen in the school’s mentorship program, medal-winning competitor on the Speech Team, is head drum major of the 130-member Southland Ambassador Marching Band and plays clarinet in the concert band and wind ensemble.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
The eldest of eight children, James Gene Barge was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, and dreamed of professional football before playing clarinet with his high school marching band inspired him to try music.
—Hillel Italie, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
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clarinet
noun
clar·i·net
ˌklar-ə-ˈnet
ˈklar-ə-nət
: a woodwind musical instrument in the shape of a cylindrical tube having a single-reed mouthpiece
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