trumpet
Example Sentences
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Reinvigorated by what he was hearing from new school jazzsters, he vowed to master the trumpet like never before.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Thudding drums, an electric guitar that chugs like a tank’s engine turning over and blaring trumpet fanfare announce the onset of football on CBS, Fox and NBC.
From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026
The quiet of a Kyiv cemetery is broken by a trumpet salute, then a burst of rifle fire.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
I played with Alexandra Ridout, who is an incredible trumpet player as well.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026
He strode into the black hole still carrying Sophie in one hand, the trumpet and the suitcase in the other.
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
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