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fanfare

The correct spelling is fanfare.

How to pronounce fanfare

/ˈfænfɛə/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A flourish of trumpets or horns as to announce; a short and lively air performed on hunting horns during the chase.
  2. 2.A show of ceremony or celebration.

verb

  1. 1.To play a fanfare.
  2. 2.To embellish with fanfares.
  3. 3.To imitate a fanfare, in order to dramatize the presentation or introduction of something.
  4. 4.To introduce with pomp and show.
  5. 5.To mark an arrival or departure with music, noise, or drama.

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