De klarinet
Example: De klarinet speelt een mooie melodie tijdens het concert.
Definition
"De klarinet" is a woodwind musical instrument with a single-reed mouthpiece, known for its warm, rich tone. It is commonly used in orchestras, bands, and jazz ensembles, producing smooth melodies as in the example phrase where it plays a beautiful melody during the concert.
Etymology
The word "de klarinet" comes from the Italian 'clarinetto,' a diminutive of 'clarino,' meaning a small trumpet. This name was chosen due to the instrument's clear, bright sound resembling a trumpet. Did you know? The clarinet was developed in the early 18th century, evolving from earlier single-reed instruments.
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"De klarinet" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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