fanfare


fan·fare

noun \ˈfan-ˌfer\

Definition of FANFARE

1
: a short and lively sounding of trumpets
2
: a showy outward display

Examples of FANFARE

  1. The new jet was introduced with great fanfare.

Origin of FANFARE

French
First Known Use: 1605

Other Music Terms

cacophony, chorister, concerto, counterpoint, madrigal, obbligato, presto, presto, refrain, riff, segue

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