Definition

Noun: The group of musicians within a band or orchestra who play the clarinet.

Usage

The term refers specifically to the organized subsection of an ensemble that is composed of clarinet players. It describes the collective, not the physical area where they sit, though the two are often associated.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The clarinet section played the melody with beautiful tone.
  • She is the principal player in the orchestra's clarinet section.
  • The arrangement called for a larger than usual clarinet section.

Advanced Usage

• "to have a strong clarinet section": To possess a group of clarinet players who are skilled and cohesive.
  • The symphony is known to have a strong clarinet section.

Variants and Related Words

• Clarinetist (noun): A person who plays the clarinet.
  • Several clarinetists make up the section.
• Woodwind section (noun): The larger section of an orchestra containing instruments like the clarinet, flute, and oboe.
  • The clarinet section is a part of the woodwind section.

Synonyms

• Clarinet choir: Often used to describe a standalone ensemble of clarinets, but can sometimes refer to the section within a larger group.
• Clarinet players: A more general term for the individuals, not necessarily implying an organized subsection.

Related Phrases

• "The reeds": Informal term sometimes used to refer to the clarinet and saxophone sections collectively in bands.
  • The conductor asked the reeds to play more softly.

Noun

1. the section of a band or orchestra that plays clarinets