cornett

British  

/ kɔːˈnɛt /

noun

1. a musical instrument consisting of a straight or curved tube of wood or ivory having finger holes like a recorder and a cup-shaped mouthpiece like a trumpet

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Etymology

Origin of cornett

from Old French cornet a little horn, from corn horn, from Latin cornū

Example Sentences

This will not be Monteverdi as we have heard him; there will be nary a period instrument in sight, neither a harpsichord nor a sackbut, a theorbo nor a cornett.

From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2023

There were outstanding contributions from the group's cornett and trombone players, though Cavina's careful direction did not always flesh out Monteverdi's harmonic shapes or convey his sheer rhythmic vigour.

From The Guardian • May 17, 2010

This is in fact a cornett which, as early as the twelfth century, was made of wood or ivory, and had a characteristic six-sided form. 

From Springtime and Other Essays by Darwin, Francis, Sir

The bass cornett was known as the serpent from its p. 92curved form, and this character was in fact necessary in order that the performer’s hands might be nearer together. 

From Springtime and Other Essays by Darwin, Francis, Sir

The cornett was given a place in the chorales of Bach and the operas of Gluck after it had become extinct in England.

From Springtime and Other Essays by Darwin, Francis, Sir