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 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 • Feb. 21, 2026

The blowing of the trumpet isn’t just for the McCoys.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

In a 1981 study, Griswold & Chroback found that the harp, flute, and piccolo had high feminine ratings; the trumpet, string bass, and tuba had high masculine ratings.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin