clar·i·net

(klăr′ə-nĕt′)

A woodwind instrument having a straight cylindrical tube with a flaring bell and a single-reed mouthpiece, played by means of finger holes and keys.

[French clarinette, feminine diminutive of Old French clarin, clarion, clarion; see clarion, or of Provençal clarin, oboe (from Old Provençal clar, clear, from Latin clārus; see clear).]

clar′i·net′ist, clar′i·net′tist n.

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

clarinettist - a musician who plays the clarinet

clarinetist

instrumentalist, musician, player - someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)

Translations

عازِفُ المِزْمار

klarinetista

klarinettist

Klarinettist

clarinettiste

klarinétos

klarínettuleikari

clarinettista

klarinettspiller

klarinetista

klârnetçi

单簧管手

clarinettist

[ˌklærɪˈnetɪst] N → clarinetista mf

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

clarinettist

clarinetist [ˌklærɪˈnɛtɪst] n → clarinettiste mfclarion call [ˈklærɪənkɔːl] n (literary) (= appeal) → appel m de clairon

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

clarinettist

n → Klarinettist(in) m(f)

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

clarinettist

[ˌklærɪˈnɛtɪst] n → clarinettista m/f

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

clarinet

(klӕrəˈnet) noun

a type of musical wind instrument, usually made of wood, and played by means of keys and fingers covering combinations of holes.

ˌclariˈnettist (American usually ˌclariˈnetist) noun

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References in periodicals archive

The two have held numerous performances together this year as part of the George Georgiou and Friends concert series under the artistic direction of clarinettist Georgiou.

Clarinet and piano sounds at Technopolis 20

I was also the principal clarinettist in the Kirklees Concert Orchestra.

Musical family search

Pianist Sima Kustanovich (pictured) and clarinettist Julian Milkis will perform the world premiere of a new work by composer Giya Kancheli as part of their recital at 3 p.m.

World premiere

Recorder player John Turner, clarinettist omas Verity and pianist Ian Buckle will be joined by soprano Clare Wilkinson.

Marking outbreak of WWI

Armonico Consort provide festive joy with Handel's Messiah on December 14; and popular British clarinettist Emma Johnson welcomes in the New Year with the Royal Northern Sinfonia on January 24.

Celebrations at the double; Two big birthdays will be celebrated in a new season of classical concerts coming up in Coventry. PAP TSATSA Y FULLER reports

These opportunities will enable the student to thrive as a clarinettist. Such events could include festivals, Royal Conservatory examinations and appearances within his/her community or church.

Precise advantages of studying the B flat clarinet

The competition was won that year by clarinettist Mark Simpson.

Final of top competition returning to the Sage

Violinist Lucy, of the Gould Piano Trio, and Robert, then principal clarinettist for Northern Sinfonia, made Corbridge their home on their marriage in 1997 - but fond memories are only part of what draws them back each year.

Homecoming is so special; TWO classical musicians will be back on familiar ground next week. RICHARD YATES finds out more

A recording made two days earlier was played instead, with cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinist Itzhak Perlman, pianist Gabriela Montero and clarinettist Anthony McGill playing along unamplified.

Music faked as chill froze out maestros; CEREMONY

It has emerged that subzero temperatures would have made it too risky for cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinist Itzhak Perlman, clarinettist Anthony McGill and pianist Gabriela Montero to be heard live - the cold would have impaired the instruments' pitch.

IN BRIEF: 'Live' music frozen out for Obama

Last year's winner, clarinettist Rhys Taylor is already making his mark as a talented musician.

A note worthy group

A full house looks likely for a concert by Russian pianist Evgeny Samoilov and German clarinettist Karel Dshnal at Redcar's Kirkleatham Almshouses chapel on Saturday at 7.30pm.

Last chance for concert tickets