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clarinet
noun
clar·i·net
ˌkler-ə-ˈnet 
ˌkla-rə-;
ˈkler-ə-nət,
ˈkla-rə-
: a single-reed woodwind instrument having a cylindrical tube with a moderately flared bell and a usual range from D below middle C upward for 3¹/₂ octaves
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His father, Fred James Hudson, was a farm inspector, who played drums, C melody saxophone, clarinet, flute and piano.
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Peter Applebome, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Today, many listeners can instantly recognize Rhapsody in Blue from its opening clarinet solo.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
Extended techniques, such as pushing water through the mouthpiece of a clarinet, helped create the organic and layered sound.
—Spin Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
What happened to Glenn Miller? Peanuts Hucko played clarinet in the Army Air Forces Band.
—Julian Ring, NPR, 14 Dec. 2024
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Peter Applebome, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Today, many listeners can instantly recognize Rhapsody in Blue from its opening clarinet solo.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
Extended techniques, such as pushing water through the mouthpiece of a clarinet, helped create the organic and layered sound.
—Spin Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
What happened to Glenn Miller? Peanuts Hucko played clarinet in the Army Air Forces Band.
—Julian Ring, NPR, 14 Dec. 2024
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clarinet
noun
clar·i·net
ˌklar-ə-ˈnet
ˈklar-ə-nət
: a woodwind musical instrument in the shape of a cylindrical tube having a single-reed mouthpiece
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