fanfare — a short ceremonial tune or flourish played on brass instruments, typically to introduce something or someone important
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a short ceremonial tune or flourish played on brass instruments, typically to introduce something or someone important
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfænfɛr/
Korean meaning: 중요한 행사나 인물을 소개할 때 연주하는 짧고 화려한 나팔소리, 팡파르
Korean pronunciation: 팬-페어 (강세: 팬)
Example Sentences
- The new iPhone was released with tremendous fanfare, but my wallet released a cry of despair.
- The wedding began with a traditional fanfare played by the brass band.
- Despite all the fanfare, the restaurant quietly closed after only three months.
fanfare
NOUN//ˈfænfɛr//
a short ceremonial tune or flourish played on brass instruments, typically to introduce something or someone important
Ceremonial trumpet flourish introduces royalty
Prepare the fanfare to end what's unfair!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
17세기 프랑스어 fanfare에서 유래. 원래는 트럼펫이나 나팔로 연주하는 화려한 악곡을 의미했는데, 점차 '큰 화제나 소란'이라는 비유적 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The new iPhone was released with tremendous fanfare, but my wallet released a cry of despair.”
“The wedding began with a traditional fanfare played by the brass band.”
“Despite all the fanfare, the restaurant quietly closed after only three months.”
“My mom announced dinner with the fanfare of a royal decree, but it was just instant noodles again.”
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