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cornet

/ˈkɔːnɪt/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a musical instrument like a small trumpet, made of metal.

When to Use

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Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

My brother plays the cornet in the school band.

She practiced the cornet every day for the concert.

Learning Path

Full Definition

A musical instrument of the brass family, slightly smaller than a trumpet, usually in the musical key of B-flat.

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cornetcornetist