Noun: cornet kor'net [N. Amer], kor-nit [Brit]
- A brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves
"The cornet player's solo was the highlight of the concert";
- horn, trumpet, trump [archaic]
Derived forms: cornets
Type of: brass, brass instrument
Encyclopedia: Cornet, George