trumpet

Example Sentences

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The famed trombonist started his music career as a child, playing the trumpet at age 12, but later shifted to his iconic trombone, playing on street corners in the neighbourhood.

From BBC

Born William Anthony Colón Román on April 28, 1950, to Puerto Rican parents in New York City, Colón first picked up the trumpet in school.

From Los Angeles Times

In band he miscounted the rests and came in at the wrong time, the only trumpet playing in a measure that was supposed to be all flutes.

From Literature

“We don’t want to be blowing our own trumpet,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

When she pulls a trumpet out of the bag, her eyes widen and her brothers whoop.

From Literature