clarion
/ˈklɛriən/
noun
- A loud, clear, and penetrating sound, especially like that of a trumpet.
- The clarion of the alarm clock woke everyone in the house.
- Her voice rose like a clarion above the noise of the crowd.
- The clarion of the bugle signaled the start of the race.
- A medieval trumpet with a clear, shrill tone.
- The musician played a melody on a replica of a medieval clarion.
- In the museum, we saw an ancient clarion made of brass.
- The knight sounded his clarion to announce his arrival at the castle.
adjective
- Loud and clear; serving to inspire or rally.
- The coach gave a clarion speech that motivated the team to victory.
- The president's clarion call for unity moved the entire nation.
- Her clarion voice cut through the storm, guiding the lost hikers.
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