Associations to the word «Cornet»

CORNET, noun. A musical instrument of the brass family, slightly smaller than a trumpet, usually in the musical key of B-flat.

CORNET, noun. A piece of paper twisted to be used as a container.

CORNET, noun. A pastry shell to be filled with ice-cream, hence (UK) an ice cream cone.

CORNET, noun. (obsolete) A troop of cavalry; so called from its being accompanied by a cornet player.

CORNET, noun. A kind of organ stop.

CORNET, noun. The white headdress worn by the Sisters of Charity.

CORNET, noun. (obsolete) The standard flown by a cavalry troop.

CORNET, noun. (historical) The fifth commissioned officer in a cavalry troop, who carried the colours (equivalent to the ensign in infantry).

CORNET, noun. A brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves.