1. (

• cornet ,
• horn ,
• trumpet ,
• trump ,

) a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves ;

1. (

• trumpet

) proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet; "Liberals like to trumpet their opposition to the death penalty" ;

2. (

• trumpet

) play or blow on the trumpet ;

3. (

• trumpet ,

) utter in trumpet-like sounds; "Elephants are trumpeting" ;