cornet
Definitions of cornet
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a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valvessynonyms: cor, cornet à pistonstype of:cuivrea 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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Musical Instruments - Middle School
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Musical Instruments - High School
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