Humphrey Lyttelton

I used to look at these pictures of trumpeters pointing their instrument to the ceiling. Stunning pictures, but if you play the trumpet and point it upwards, all the spit comes back into your mouth!

British Musician

Edward Everett Hale

Do not blow your own trumpets nor, which is the same thing, ask other people to blow them. No trumpeter ever rose to be a general.

American Clergyman

Frankie Avalon

I studied with Seymour Rosenfeld, who was first trumpeter of the Philadelphia Orchestra.

American Actor

Used to describe someone's role in a band or orchestra playing the trumpet.

Musical Context

Often associated with specific music genres, like jazz or classical.

Genre Specification

May imply a featured performance within a musical piece.

Solo Highlight

Used among birdwatchers and in academic contexts to reference certain birds.

Birdwatching Term

Refers to particular species known for their trumpet-like call.

Specific Species

In ornithology, doesn't mean someone who plays the trumpet.

Not Musicians

Used to describe someone making grand announcements or warnings.

Metaphorical Use

Indicates someone who spreads positive news or cautions others.

Praise or Warning

Doesn't always refer to playing the trumpet; can be a figure of speech.

Not Always Literal

 trumpeter swan behind us those ones come down much further north for the summer there's we've been hearing some sandhill cranes there's a pair of sandhill cranes

Trumpeter