clarinet

来自clar-,清晰的，词源同clear.因这种乐器清脆的声音而得名。

clarinet (n.)

1768, from French clarinette (18c.), diminutive of clarine "little bell" (16c.), noun use of fem. of adjective clarin (which also was used as a noun, "trumpet, clarion"), from clair, cler (see clear (adj.)). Alternative form clarionet is attested from 1784.

The instrument, a modification of the medieval shawm, said to have been invented c. 1700 by J.C. Denner of Nuremberg, Germany. A recognized orchestral instrument from c. 1775. Ease of playing increased greatly with a design improvement from 1843 based on Boehm's flute.

After the hautboy came the clarinet. This instrument astonished every beholder, not so much, perhaps, on account of its sound, as its machinery. One that could manage the keys of a clarinet, forty five years ago, so as to play a tune, was one of the wonders of the age. Children of all ages would crowd around the performer, and wonder and admire when the keys were moved. [Nathaniel D. Gould, "Church Music in America," Boston, 1853]

German Clarinet, Swedish klarinett, Italian clarinetto, etc. all are from French. Related: Clarinettist.

1. He went on to study music, specialising in the clarinet.

他继续学习音乐，主攻单簧管。

2. The oboe and the clarinet have got certain features in common.

双簧管和单簧管有些相似之处。

3. I encourage oboe and clarinet players to use plenty of vibrato.

我鼓励演奏双簧管和单簧管的乐手们多使用颤音。

4. The bass clarinet forms a solid bass for the woodwind group.

低音单簧管在木管乐组中形成浓重的低音.

5. She plays the clarinet in a swing band.

她在一个摇摆舞乐队吹单簧管.