Cornet | Definition
Cornet
A cornet is a brass wind instrument with a typical brass cup-shaped mouthpiece and three valves which control notes played. It looks like a shorter type of trumpet but has a milder sound than a trumpet. Cornets are used mainly in brass and military bands.Click Here to Return to the main Music Glossary page
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