bugle

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City Hall, which dates to the 16th century, toots out a cheerful jazz bugle call several times a day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Morris held the microphone with both hands like he was blowing on a bugle and urging the crowd to charge.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025

After a long time, the bugle started going off.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2024

This is the position soldiers assume every day on an army post as the flag is lowered and the bugle call “Retreat” is played.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2024

Suddenly we heard the distant music of a lone bugle and then the strains of a brass band accompanied by the steady beating of African drums.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela