clarinet
/ˌklæɹɪˈnɛt/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a musical instrument made of wood, played by blowing into it and pressing keys.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📚Academic Writing
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“She plays the clarinet in the school band.”
“I'm learning a new song on my clarinet.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A woodwind musical instrument that has a distinctive liquid tone whose characteristics vary among its three registers: chalumeau (low), clarion (medium), and altissimo (high).
Related Words
Synonyms:
woodwindinstrument
Word Family:
clarinetistclarinet player