Usage Note
Klarinette is the single-reed woodwind central to both orchestras and klezmer. The player is a Klarinettist. Note the stress falls on the third syllable, unlike the English word.
Examples
"Die Klarinette übernahm die Melodie im zweiten Satz."
Natural Translation
The clarinet took over the melody in the second movement.
Literal Translation
The clarinet took-over the melody in-the second movement.

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