I. kləˈrē(ˌ)nō noun
( plural clari·ni -(ˌ)nē ; or clarinos )
Etymology: Italian, trumpet, probably from Spanish clarín
1. : clarion
2.
a. : the trumpet as played in the 17th century in its high range without valves — compare overblow
b. : the first trumpet part — called also clarin trumpet
3. : the middle register of the clarinet — called also clarion
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: modification of Spanish clarín, literally, trumpet
: solitaire 5b — used especially of aviary or cage birds kept for their song