Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trumpet-call

noun

/ˈtrʌmpɪt kɔːl/

Definition

A sharp, piercing sound produced by a trumpet, often used to signal or summon people.

Examples

The trumpet-call signaled the beginning of the ceremony.
As the trumpet-call echoed through the valley, the soldiers prepared for battle.
He listened intently for the distant trumpet-call that would summon them to the parade.

Meaning

The term ‘trumpet-call’ refers to the loud and distinctive sound made by the instrument, usually employed in military or ceremonial contexts to gather attention or announce an event.