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cornet

DEFINITIONS OF: cornet

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n a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves

Synonyms:
horn, trump, trumpet
Types:
serpent
an obsolete bass cornet; resembles a snake
Type of:
brass, brass instrument
a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece
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