clarinet
noun
a woodwind instrument in the form of a cylindrical tube with a single reed attached to its mouthpiece.
clarinets
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pluralof clarinet.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Ehrlich has recorded them in a variety of settings featuring saxophones, clarinets and flutes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
The farmers and miners got to hear the most intoxicating music on Earth from brassy cornet players and driving saxophonists, exotic trombone mutes, squealing trumpets and sultry clarinets.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2024
She gave as an example a scene at Eric’s ranch in Wyoming where “oboes and clarinets play triplets, suggesting someone riding a horse.”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 26, 2023
With this anything-goes approach, producer Pete Miles encouraged the group to pick up instruments they'd never played before, from clarinets to pipe organs.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2023
Kelli picked up a music stand and swiped a row of clarinets and flutes.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
