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clarinet
noun
clar·i·net
ˌkler-ə-ˈnet 
ˌkla-rə-;
ˈkler-ə-nət,
ˈkla-rə-
: a single-reed woodwind instrument having a cylindrical tube with a moderately flared bell and a usual range from D below middle C upward for 3¹/₂ octaves
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Photo: Russ Ross Photography for Corcoran Goode played clarinet, composed, and launched groups including an Indonesian Gamelan orchestra.
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Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 May 2025
Despite flirtations with being a professional clarinet player, dabbling in multiple majors at UCF and an early park gig selling fish food, Polk today is executive vice president and general manager of Epic Universe, the first theme park to open in Orlando in a generation.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2025
The Tangent members are Steven Palacio, bassoon; James Blanchard, flute; Tamara Winston, oboe; Alec Manasse, clarinet; and Cort Roberts, horn.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
The nueva trova artist will be joined on tour by Emilio Vega (vibraphone), Jorge Aragón and Malva Rodríguez (piano), Niurka González (flute and clarinet), Jorge Reyes (double bass), Rachid López (guitar), Maykel Elizarde (tres guitar) and Oliver Valdés (drums), according to Cuba Noticias 360.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025
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Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 May 2025
Despite flirtations with being a professional clarinet player, dabbling in multiple majors at UCF and an early park gig selling fish food, Polk today is executive vice president and general manager of Epic Universe, the first theme park to open in Orlando in a generation.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2025
The Tangent members are Steven Palacio, bassoon; James Blanchard, flute; Tamara Winston, oboe; Alec Manasse, clarinet; and Cort Roberts, horn.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
The nueva trova artist will be joined on tour by Emilio Vega (vibraphone), Jorge Aragón and Malva Rodríguez (piano), Niurka González (flute and clarinet), Jorge Reyes (double bass), Rachid López (guitar), Maykel Elizarde (tres guitar) and Oliver Valdés (drums), according to Cuba Noticias 360.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Clarinet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clarinet. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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clarinet
noun
clar·i·net
ˌklar-ə-ˈnet
ˈklar-ə-nət
: a woodwind musical instrument in the shape of a cylindrical tube having a single-reed mouthpiece
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