Klarinette

clarinet

noun klah-ri-NET-tuh Rare

Origin: from Italian clarinetto

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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