bugler
/'bju:glə/
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Definition
Noun: A person who plays the bugle, a brass instrument similar to a trumpet but without valves, typically used for military signals and ceremonies.
Usage
The word "bugler" specifically refers to the individual who performs on the bugle. It is most commonly associated with military contexts, ceremonies, and historical reenactments. - The bugler sounded the "Last Post" at the memorial service. - Every morning at camp, the bugler played reveille to wake everyone up.
Advanced Usage
- "The bugler's call": A phrase referring to the specific melody or signal played by a bugler.
- The bugler's call echoed across the quiet battlefield.
Variants and Related Words
- Bugle (noun): The instrument itself.
- He polished his bugle before the parade.
- Bugle (verb): To sound a bugle.
- The officer ordered the soldier to bugle the advance.
Synonyms
- Trumpeter: A player of the trumpet, a related brass instrument. (Note: While similar, a trumpeter typically plays a valved instrument, whereas a bugler does not.)
- Musician: A general term for a person who plays a musical instrument.
Related Phrases
- Sound the bugle: To play the bugle.
- It was time to sound the bugle for the charge.