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   Fan·fare

   /ˈfanˌfer/

   

   noun

   • 1. a short ceremonial tune or flourish played on brass instruments, typically to introduce something or someone important: "a specially composed fanfare announced the arrival of the Duchess" Similar peal of trumpetsflourishfanfaronadetrumpet calltrumpet blarearchaic:trumptucket
   • ▪ media attention or elaborate ceremony: "he turned 25 on Saturday with little fanfare" Similar fusscommotionstirshowshowinessdisplayostentationflashinesspublicitysensationalismpageantrysplendorhubbubbrouhahainformal:ballyhoohullabaloohypeto-dopizzazzrazzle-dazzleglitzritziness

   Word Origin mid 18th century: from French, ultimately of imitative origin.

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   What does fanfare mean?

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   • fanfarra… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! FANFARE definition: 1. a loud, short piece of music played on brass instruments, often to announce something important…. Learn more.

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   What is the purpose of a fanfare?

   • It is a kind of announcement or introduction to an important event or ceremony of significance such as the King's entrance or other dignitary occasions. The fanfare has often been used not only to introduce a significant real life event but also as an intro into an upcoming musical part or section of an opera, symphony, or anthem.

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   What is an example of a fanfare?

   • One of most famous examples utilizing the fanfare is Beethoven's opera 'Fidelio,' where the arrival of the chief minister Don Fernando is heralded by the triumphant sounding of a solo trumpet. Some British composers wrote the fanfare for certain dignified coronations into royal acceptance or position.

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   What is a fanfare of trumpets?

   • [countable] a short loud piece of music that is played to celebrate somebody/something important arriving A fanfare of trumpets will sound for the Queen. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app

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   What does it mean if something happens without a fanfare?

   • The ceremony opened with a fanfare of trumpets. If something happens with a fanfare, it happens or is announced with a lot of publicity. If something happens without a fanfare, it happens without a lot of fuss or publicity. The departure of the South Korean prime minister was marked with little fanfare.

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   Fanfare is a loud, proud burst of something to get attention. If you open up a carpet store with one of those sky-sweeping lights, lots of balloons, and a brass band, you’re doing it with great fanfare.

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