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cornett Meaning & Definition

/ˈkɔːnɪt/

What Does Cornett Mean?

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

Quick Facts About Cornett

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈkɔːnɪt/
Synonymscornetto
Pluralcornetts

Cornett Definition (Noun)

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

Synonyms of Cornett

Cornett synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

cornett (plural cornetts)

Words That Rhyme With Cornett

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Origin of Cornett

Old French cornet, a diminutive of corne (“horn”), from Latin cornū.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cornett

What part of speech is cornett?

Cornett is a noun.

What is another word for cornett?

Close synonyms of cornett are cornetto. See the full list of cornett synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of cornett?

The plural of cornett is cornetts.

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