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fanfare

noun fan·fare \ˈfan-ˌfer\

: a lot of talk or activity showing that people are excited about something

: a short piece of music played loudly with trumpets especially to announce that someone is arriving

Full Definition of FANFARE

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