Associations to the word «Fanfare»

Wiktionary

FANFARE, noun. (countable) A flourish of trumpets or horns as to announce; a short and lively air performed on hunting horns during the chase.
FANFARE, noun. (uncountable) A show of ceremony or celebration.

Dictionary definition

FANFARE, noun. A gaudy outward display.
FANFARE, noun. (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments; "he entered to a flourish of trumpets"; "her arrival was greeted with a rousing fanfare".

Wise words

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