Meaning
clarinet
- a woodwind instrument with a single reed and cylindrical bore
In a sentence
Mio fratello suona il clarinetto nella banda del paese da tre anni.
My brother has been playing the clarinet in the town band for three years.
Hai mai provato a suonare il clarinetto o un altro strumento a fiato?
Have you ever tried playing the clarinet or another wind instrument?
Non riesco a trovare le ance di ricambio per il mio clarinetto.
I can't find replacement reeds for my clarinet.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| clarinetto | masculine · singular |
| clarinetti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- A person who plays the clarinet is called a 'clarinettista' (m/f).
- Use the verb 'suonare' to talk about playing an instrument: 'suonare il clarinetto'.