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Definition of clarinet

clarinet

/ˌklær.əˈnɛt/
clar · i · net
Plural:clarinets
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• noun

1

A woodwind instrument featuring a single-reed mouthpiece, a cylindrical bore, and a flared bell, equipped with a complex system of keys and used widely in orchestral, concert band, and jazz music.

Example

"She practiced her clarinet every evening to prepare the intricate jazz solo for the upcoming concert."

• Rhymes for clarinet

• Nearby Words

clarence river
clarenceux
clarencieux
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clarkia
clasp
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'clarinette', a diminutive of 'clarine' (a small bell), derived from the Latin 'clarus' (clear). The name originally referred to the instrument's bright, clear, trumpet-like upper register.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clarinet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clarinet
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