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Army Herald Trumpets before they took their seats.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Trumpets will sound and gun salutes will be fired across the U.K.

From Washington Times • May 6, 2023

Trumpets, trombones and clarinets echoed like yodelers in the Alps.

From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2022

Trumpets then announced the exit of Canada’s chief herald from the residence.

From Reuters • Sep. 10, 2022

Trumpets sounded, a drum began to boom, the drawbridge descended in fits and starts, and Ser Edmure Hilly led his men out from Riverrun with lances raised and banners streaming.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin