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Rarefanfare
The correct spelling is fanfare.
How to pronounce fanfare
/ˈfænfɛə/
nounIPA: /ˈfænfɛə/
Say it like: Fan-far-e
The correct spelling is fanfare. A flourish of trumpets or horns as to announce; a short and lively air performed on hunting horns during the chase. For example: "They played a short fanfare to announce the arrival of the king."
Usage Examples
“They played a short fanfare to announce the arrival of the king.”
“The town opened the new library with fanfare and a speech from the mayor.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A flourish of trumpets or horns as to announce; a short and lively air performed on hunting horns during the chase.
- 2.A show of ceremony or celebration.
verb
- 1.To play a fanfare.
- 2.To embellish with fanfares.
- 3.To imitate a fanfare, in order to dramatize the presentation or introduction of something.
- 4.To introduce with pomp and show.
- 5.To mark an arrival or departure with music, noise, or drama.
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