De trompet
Example: Hij speelt elke dag op de trompet in de muziekles.
Definition
"De trompet" is a brass musical instrument commonly used in various music genres, characterized by its bright, penetrating sound produced by buzzing the lips into a cup-shaped mouthpiece. It typically has three valves that alter the pitch when played.
Etymology
The word "de trompet" comes from the Old French 'trompette,' a diminutive of 'trompe,' meaning trumpet or horn. The term traces back to the Latin 'tromba,' meaning trumpet, which possibly has imitative origins related to the sound it produces. Did you know? The trumpet has been used since ancient times in ceremonies and battles.
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"De trompet" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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