A B flat pitched woodwind instrument, normally used in concert, marching, and jazz bands. A clarinet has a very large range, over 3 octaves, as well as a warm tone quality when played correclty. Clarients are black and most commonly made of grenadilla wood or African blackwood or plastic, with nickel or silver keys. It is 2 feet and 2 1/4 inches long. A clarinet uses a reed to produce a tone. Overall, the clarinet may be one of the most, if not the most versitile instrument in any band or orchestra because of its huge range and different sounds as you change through the octaves. When played correctly, all the octaves can sound beautiful and smooth transitions are possible.
The clarinet soloist switched through her ranges without difficuty and the beautiful sound that was produced was like that of a lullaby.
by MountainDew July 31, 2005
Get the Clarinet mug.The Bass Clarinet is the coolest clarinet that exists. It's shape was adopted and used in the saxophone. It has an awesome low tone, and is generally better then Soprano Clarinet
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Get the bass clarinet player mug.An instrument made of complete win. Usually the band directors favorite section due to the fact that they actually learn their parts, and don't talk while they're talking. Most of the time are in tune
Teacher: Clarinets and Flutes play measures 17-23.
*they play*
Teacher: Good job clarinets. Flutes, you need practice so you can sound like the clarinets.
*they play*
Teacher: Good job clarinets. Flutes, you need practice so you can sound like the clarinets.
by 1stchairclarinet August 29, 2011
Get the Clarinet mug.It's like a clarinet and saxaphone put together. It is 900 decatrillion times better than a ordinary soprano clarinet (the most common clarinet, the one you start off with before the bass). The Bass Clarinet is ballin. Freakin wayyy better. I don't know you, but some people that are insane about it say it's "The Sexiest Instrument Ever!". I'd say it is the sexiest instrument too because of it's elegent design.
It also has a beastly sound dude. No kidding man. The Bass Clarinet is the Beast overall!
The clarinet is bull. It's too old school. Not enough "Manlyness".
The clarinet is bull. It's too old school. Not enough "Manlyness".
by bassclarinetdude June 20, 2009
Get the Bass Clarinet mug.1. The woodwind version of a trumpet(as far as parts are concerned).
2. Proof that God cares about us.
3. God's own instrument.
4. The most dedicated section in band.
5. Something only intelligent people are capable of playing.
6. Rival of the flute section in marching band, and secretly plan to take over the woodwind section after the flute line is demolished.
2. Proof that God cares about us.
3. God's own instrument.
4. The most dedicated section in band.
5. Something only intelligent people are capable of playing.
6. Rival of the flute section in marching band, and secretly plan to take over the woodwind section after the flute line is demolished.
Ex. 1
Trumpet Player 1: The clarinets are playing our part better than we are.
Trumpet Player 2: I know, maybe we should switch.
Ex. 2
Devil: To torcher these poor mortals I'll create the trumpet.
God: To show mercy on these people, I'll create an instrument that is the most heavenly of all. I'll call it a clarinet.
Ex. 3
Minister praying: God, what instrument do you play?
God: My servant, I play the clarinet.
Ex 4.
Clarinetist: I think I should practice till my lips bleed, so I can mske All-State.
Ex 5:
Trumpet Player: I got an 850 on my SAT and I play trumpet.
Clarinet Player: I got a perfect 2400, and I Play clarinet.
Ex 6:
Flute Section Leader: Ok flutes, we have to step up our game, against those clarinet players. They're kicking our ass on the field.
Clarinet Section Leader: Clarinets, yall have nothing to worry about. Now when practice is over, remember where we hid our mace, tar and feathers, and assume positions. Then we'll take over the marching band, and then the world...mwahahahahahahhaahahhahahah.
Trumpet Player 1: The clarinets are playing our part better than we are.
Trumpet Player 2: I know, maybe we should switch.
Ex. 2
Devil: To torcher these poor mortals I'll create the trumpet.
God: To show mercy on these people, I'll create an instrument that is the most heavenly of all. I'll call it a clarinet.
Ex. 3
Minister praying: God, what instrument do you play?
God: My servant, I play the clarinet.
Ex 4.
Clarinetist: I think I should practice till my lips bleed, so I can mske All-State.
Ex 5:
Trumpet Player: I got an 850 on my SAT and I play trumpet.
Clarinet Player: I got a perfect 2400, and I Play clarinet.
Ex 6:
Flute Section Leader: Ok flutes, we have to step up our game, against those clarinet players. They're kicking our ass on the field.
Clarinet Section Leader: Clarinets, yall have nothing to worry about. Now when practice is over, remember where we hid our mace, tar and feathers, and assume positions. Then we'll take over the marching band, and then the world...mwahahahahahahhaahahhahahah.
by G.V January 8, 2007
Get the clarinet mug.anyone who thinks clarinet's a piece of crap: hey, how well can u play it? maybe u have not seen a good clarinetist yet...
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