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truhm puht

  • n  a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves
  • v  proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
    Liberals like to trumpet their opposition to the death penalty
  • v  play or blow on the trumpet
  • v  utter in trumpet-like sounds
    Elephants are trumpeting

  • It circles Jericho behind the trumpets to bring the walls tumbling down.
  • The source of Trumpeter Scherbaum's appeal is his mastery of the baroque trumpet.
  • With dazzling virtuosity on the trumpet and an innovative singing style, Satchmo was the fountainhead of a thoroughly original American sound.
News & Articles

  • 44th Trumpet in the Land to open Friday
    For the 44th consecutive year, the early history of the Tuscarawas Valley will come to life when the outdoor drama “Trumpet in the Land” opens Friday in the Schoenbrunn Amphitheater.
    June 12, 2013 - The Times-Reporter
  • FESTIVAL/CRUISE: Valby Summer Jazz Festival Reinvents Jazz in Copenhagen This July
    In 2012, many stars such as Randy Brecker Randy Brecker b.1945 trumpet , Jim Hall Jim Hall b.1930 guitar and Lee Konitz Lee Konitz b.1927 sax, alto gave lustre to Valby Summer Jazz. This year the festival once again strives to reinvent and introduce jazz music to new audiences in meetings between great jazz masters and some of the best classical acts, DJ’s, pop vocalists and crooners.
    June 12, 2013 - All About Jazz
  • Tickets on sale for ‘Trumpet’ opening
    On June 14, outdoor drama “Trumpet in the Land” will open its 44th anniversary season. In honor of this landmark, outdoor drama officials are offering area residents tickets for $5 if purchased prior to June 14.
    June 9, 2013 - The Times-Reporter

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