trumpeter
noun
trum·pet·er
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Definition of trumpeter
2a
: any of a genus (Psophia of the family Psophiidae) of large gregarious long-legged South American birds that are related to the cranes and have a long thin neck usually held close to the body
b
: any of an Asian breed of pigeons with a rounded crest and heavily feathered feet
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Life as a jazz trumpeter was an uphill battle, said her son Darrin, who confirmed her death. — Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, "Clora Bryant, who broke barriers as a jazz trumpet player, dies at 92," 5 Sep. 2019 In addition to King, MKB features drummer Jack Ryan, bassist Stephen Campbell, trumpeter/trombonist Justin Johnson and saxophonist Dean Mitchell. — Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, "He’s 23, Southern and the guitar-hero of the future," 27 Aug. 2019 Two of his writing partners on the album are Leron Thomas, a jazz trumpeter from Houston, and the composer and filmmaker Sarah Lipstate, who records as Noveller. — Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, "The Survival of Iggy Pop," 26 Aug. 2019 Childs was first discovered by jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard and has since collaborated with a wide range of musicians, including Yo-Yo Ma and Sting. — Sarah Wu, BostonGlobe.com, "Legendary jazz composer Billy Childs to join Berklee as a visiting scholar this fall," 11 July 2019 From documentarian Stanley Nelson, Miles Davis: Birth of Cool shows a look into archive photos, videos and the life of American trumpeter and composer Miles Davis. — Lily Rosenberg, The Hollywood Reporter, "In Theaters This Week: Reviews of 'Angel Has Fallen,' 'Brittany Runs a Marathon,' 'Ready or Not' and More," 23 Aug. 2019 Though the film tracks Davis’ entire life and career, the extended clip focuses on the critical moment in the late trumpeter’s early phase as development began for his post-bebop pivot Kind of Blue. — Bryan Kress, Billboard, "Miles Davis and Ensemble Develop 'Kind of Blue' in Extended Clip From New Documentary: Exclusive," 21 Aug. 2019 The trumpeter used to be ubiquitous in Chicago, his energy matched by his instrumental prowess. — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, "Holiday weekend offers up a wealth of jazz and classical performances," 30 June 2019 His three-hour tribute to Miles Davis was a musical sermon that wove Leibowitz’s narration into a chronological survey of highlights from across the trumpeter’s copious discography. — Randall Roberts, latimes.com, "Bo Leibowitz, longtime KCRW 'Strictly Jazz' host, dies at 74," 4 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'trumpeter.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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trumpeter
noun
English Language Learners Definition of trumpeter
: a person who plays a trumpet
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