fanfare
/ˈfænfɛə/ · noun
Meaning
- A flourish of trumpets or horns as to announce; a short and lively air performed on hunting horns during the chase.
- A show of ceremony or celebration.
- To play a fanfare.
- To embellish with fanfares.
- To imitate a fanfare, in order to dramatize the presentation or introduction of something.
- To introduce with pomp and show.
- To mark an arrival or departure with music, noise, or drama.
- To publicize or announce.
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