TRUMPETS

A musical instrument of the brass family, generally tuned to the key of B-flat; by extension, any type of lip-vibrated aerophone, most often valveless and not chromatic.

"The royal herald sounded a trumpet to announce their arrival."

Someone who plays the trumpet; a trumpeter.

"The trumpets were assigned to stand at the rear of the orchestra pit."

The cry of an elephant, or any similar loud cry.

"The large bull gave a basso trumpet as he charged the hunters."

To sound loudly, be amplified

"The music trumpeted from the speakers, hurting my ears."

To play the trumpet.

"Cedric made a living trumpeting for the change of passersby in the subway."

Of an elephant, to make its cry.

"The circus trainer cracked the whip, signaling the elephant to trumpet."

A plant (Sarracenia flava) with long, hollow leaves.