German word

Klarinette

Pronunciation

IPA/klaʁiˈnɛtə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounclarinet

Example

Ich habe eine neue Klarinette gekauft.

I bought a new clarinet.

Illustration for Klarinette (clarinet)

More examples

Er übt täglich mit der Klarinette, um seine Technik zu verbessern.

He practices with the clarinet every day to improve his technique.

Core concept

A slim black woodwind instrument with silver keys and a single reed, shaped for a clear, singing melodic voice.

Common phrases

  • Klarinette spielen

    play the clarinet

  • mit der Klarinette üben

    practice with the clarinet

  • solo auf der Klarinette auftreten

    perform a solo on the clarinet

Similar words

Saxophon: A metal wind instrument with a mouthpiece and a soft, rich tone for melodies.
Querflöte: A flute held sideways and played by directing air across its opening.
Oboe: A woodwind instrument with two reeds that produces a bright, focused high tone.
Trompete: A brass instrument played with vibrating lips and known for bright, sharp high notes.

Definition in German

Ein einstimmiges Holzblasinstrument mit einfachem Rohrblatt, dessen Tonhöhe durch Fingerklappen verändert wird und das oft Melodien spielt.

Word origin

German Klarinette came through French clarinette from Italian clarinetto, a diminutive of clarino related to Latin clarus, meaning clear.

Usage tips

  • Klarinette is feminine, so the noun uses die in the singular and Klarinetten in the plural.

Related words

  • Klarinettistclarinetistnoun
  • Klarinettenunterrichtclarinet lessonsnoun
  • Klarinettenklangclarinet soundnoun

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