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clarion

[ˈklæriən]
noun/adjectivemasculinepl: clarions
clarim
1. A medieval trumpet with a shrill, clear sound
The clarion's blast announced the king's arrival.
O som do clarim anunciou a chegada do rei.
2. A clear, shrill sound or call
The clarion call for justice echoed through the streets.
O chamado claro por justiça ecoou pelas ruas.
3. Adjective: Loud, clear, and shrill; bright and clear
A clarion voice rang out across the auditorium.
Uma voz clara e nítida ecoou pelo auditório.
Synonyms
trumpetbuglehornshrill sound
Antonyms
mutedwhispersoft sound

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
clarim
Standard term for the musical instrument
Portugal
clarim
Also used for trumpet-like sounds; less common than in Brazil
General
som claro/nítido
Used when describing the quality of sound rather than the instrument itself

Related Idioms & Phrases

clarion call - a clear, loud appeal or call to action
sound the clarion - to make a loud announcement or declaration
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