clarion
1 of 3noun/ˈklæriən/
Forms:clarions
1
a medieval brass instrument known for its clear, shrill, and piercing tone, often used in ceremonies or military signals
- The musician played the clarion to announce the king's arrival.
- The herald blew the clarion to call everyone to attention.
- The battlefield was filled with the sound of clarions signaling the charge.
- He practiced the clarion daily to master its sharp, vibrant tone.
- Clarions were once essential in medieval tournaments for signaling events.