ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cornett

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈkɔːnɪt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Cornett is a noun meaning (music) An early horn wind instrument used in European music of the medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Not to be confused with later brass instrument.

Meaning

(music) An early horn wind instrument used in European music of the medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Not to be confused with later brass instrument.

Word Forms

Synonyms for cornett

Depending on context, synonyms include cornetto.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mute, cornettino, cornetcy, cornet, cornopean, crumhorn.

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