duǎnhào

短号

Word · NounTraditional短號

cornet; brass instrument

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

noun

cornet (a brass wind instrument similar to the trumpet but with a shorter, more conical bore)

neutral

The cornet produces a mellower, softer tone than the trumpet due to its conical bore. It is commonly used in brass bands and jazz ensembles.

Tā他
chuī吹
duǎn短
hào号
chuī吹
de得
hěn很
hǎo好
 。

He plays the cornet very well.

Duǎn短
hào号
hé和
xiǎo小
hào号
yǒu有
shén什
me么
qū区
bié别
 ?

What is the difference between a cornet and a trumpet?

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Yuè乐
duì队
lǐ里
xū需
yào要
yī一
zhī支
duǎn短
hào号
 。

The band needs a cornet.