trumpet-major

  • 1Trumpet major — Trumpet Trump et, n. [F. trompette, dim. of trompe. See {Trump} a trumpet.] 1. (Mus.) A wind instrument of great antiquity, much used in war and military exercises, and of great value in the orchestra. In consists of a long metallic tube, curved… …

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  • 2Trumpet Major — is an appointment in British Army cavalry regiments or the Royal Horse Artillery, held by a Sergeant (or Corporal of Horse in the Household Cavalry) or a more senior non commissioned officer or Warrant Officer. His job is to supervise the… …

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  • 3trumpet major — noun A head trumpeter in a regiment • • • Main Entry: ↑trumpet …

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  • 4trumpet major — noun the chief trumpeter of a cavalry regiment, typically a principal musician in a regimental band …

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  • 5trumpet-major — /trʌmpət ˈmeɪdʒə/ (say trumpuht mayjuh) noun the chief trumpeter of a band or regiment …

  • 6The Trumpet-Major — is a novel by Thomas Hardy, published in 1880.The heroine, Ann Garland, is pursued by three suitors: John Loveday, the trumpet major in a British regiment, honest and loyal; his brother Bob, a merchant seaman and womaniser; and Festus Derriman,… …

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  • 7The Trumpet-Major — The Tumpet Major es una novela escrita por Thomas Hardy, publicada en 1880. La heroína de la historia, Ann Garland, tiene tres pretendientes: John Loveday, trompetista en un regimiento británico, quien era honesto y leal; su hermano Bob, un… …

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  • 8Trumpet — Trump et, n. [F. trompette, dim. of trompe. See {Trump} a trumpet.] 1. (Mus.) A wind instrument of great antiquity, much used in war and military exercises, and of great value in the orchestra. In consists of a long metallic tube, curved (once or …

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  • 9Trumpet animalcule — Trumpet Trump et, n. [F. trompette, dim. of trompe. See {Trump} a trumpet.] 1. (Mus.) A wind instrument of great antiquity, much used in war and military exercises, and of great value in the orchestra. In consists of a long metallic tube, curved… …

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  • 10Trumpet ash — Trumpet Trump et, n. [F. trompette, dim. of trompe. See {Trump} a trumpet.] 1. (Mus.) A wind instrument of great antiquity, much used in war and military exercises, and of great value in the orchestra. In consists of a long metallic tube, curved… …

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