trumpet section
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Definition
Noun: - The group of musicians within a band or orchestra who play trumpets or cornets. This section is a distinct part of the larger ensemble, typically playing melodic lines, fanfares, or harmonic support.
Usage
- The trumpet section is used to refer specifically to the collective of trumpet (and sometimes cornet) players in an organized musical group.
- It functions as a singular noun referring to the group as a single unit.
Examples
- The trumpet section played the fanfare with brilliant clarity.
- She auditioned and was accepted into the orchestra's trumpet section.
- The composer wrote a challenging passage for the trumpet section.
Advanced Usage
- "To lead the trumpet section": To be the principal (first chair) player responsible for guiding the section.
- After years of experience, he was asked to lead the trumpet section.
Variants and Related Words
- Brass section: A broader term for the group of musicians playing brass instruments, which includes the trumpet section along with trombones, French horns, and tubas.
- Trumpeter: An individual who plays the trumpet.
Synonyms
- Trumpet players (less formal)
- Trumpet corps (less common, often used in military or specific band contexts)
Related Phrases
- "The trumpets": In informal conversation, this can sometimes refer to the section, though it technically refers to the instruments or players in a more general way.
- The conductor signaled for the trumpets to enter.
Noun
- the section of a band or orchestra that plays trumpets or cornets