trumpeter
noun
trum·pet·er
ˈtrəm-pə-tər 
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a
: any of a genus (Psophia of the family Psophiidae) of large gregarious long-legged South American birds that are related to the cranes and have a long thin neck usually held close to the body
b
: any of an Asian breed of pigeons with a rounded crest and heavily feathered feet
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Their oldest son, Nathaniel Wiley-Harrigan, is a top high school trumpeter pursuing a career in jazz trumpet performance and their youngest son, Noah Harrigan, plays violin and is learning piano through Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra.
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Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
On the original, Braxton (on flute), the trumpeter Kenny Wheeler and the bassist Dave Holland align on an ingenious cyclical theme, tacking on one new phrase with each run-through, while the drummer Jerome Cooper adds fluttering texture.
—Hank Shteamer, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
On Wednesday evening, trumpeter Felice Carella and singer Davide Capuano serenaded the pope with a rendition of Schubert's Ave Maria under his 10th floor window.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Each will be curated by top trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos, who has expertly guided the consistently popular jazz series since its inception a decade ago.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
On the original, Braxton (on flute), the trumpeter Kenny Wheeler and the bassist Dave Holland align on an ingenious cyclical theme, tacking on one new phrase with each run-through, while the drummer Jerome Cooper adds fluttering texture.
—Hank Shteamer, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
On Wednesday evening, trumpeter Felice Carella and singer Davide Capuano serenaded the pope with a rendition of Schubert's Ave Maria under his 10th floor window.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Each will be curated by top trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos, who has expertly guided the consistently popular jazz series since its inception a decade ago.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Trumpeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trumpeter. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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trumpeter
noun
trum·pet·er
ˈtrəm-pət-ər
: a trumpet player
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