Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'bugle'

English Word: bugle

Key Russian Translations:

• горн [ɡorn] - [Military, Formal]
• труба [truˈba] - [General, Informal]

Frequency: Medium (used in specific contexts like military or music)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

горн: [ɡorn]

Note on горн: The stress is on the single syllable, pronounced with a hard 'g' sound.

труба: [truˈba]

Note on труба: Stress on the second syllable, 'ba'. The 'r' is rolled slightly.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A brass musical instrument (military or ceremonial context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• горн - Commonly used in military or scouting contexts to signal commands.

Usage Examples:

• Горн заиграл утреннюю зорю.

  The bugle played the morning reveille.

• Солдаты собрались, услышав звук горна.

  The soldiers gathered upon hearing the sound of the bugle.

• Горн используется в военных лагерях.

  The bugle is used in military camps.

2. A general term for a horn or trumpet-like instrument

Translation(s) & Context:

• труба - A broader term for trumpet or horn, used in musical or informal contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Он играет на трубе в оркестре.

  He plays the trumpet in the orchestra.

• Эта труба звучит очень громко.

  This horn sounds very loud.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

горн (noun, masculine):

труба (noun, feminine):

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for горн:

• сигнальная труба
• рожок (in some contexts)

Note: 'рожок' is less formal and often refers to smaller or folk horns.

Synonyms for труба:

• трубка
• дудка (colloquial)

Antonyms: None directly applicable for either term.

Related Phrases:

• играть на горне - To play the bugle (often in military contexts).
• звук трубы - The sound of a trumpet/horn (general or musical context).
• сигнал горна - Bugle signal (used for commands or alerts).

Usage Notes:

• Choosing between горн and труба: Use 'горн' specifically for military or ceremonial bugles, while 'труба' is more general and can refer to trumpets or horns in various contexts.
• Register: 'горн' is more formal and context-specific, whereas 'труба' can be used informally or metaphorically (e.g., referring to a pipe or tube).
• Grammar: Both are nouns but belong to different genders ('горн' is masculine, 'труба' is feminine), affecting adjective agreement and case endings.

Common Errors:

• Mixing горн and труба: English learners often use 'труба' in military contexts, which sounds unnatural. Correct: 'горн' for military bugle signals. Incorrect: *Труба заиграла утреннюю зорю (sounds odd in this context).
• Wrong case usage: Forgetting to adjust case endings, e.g., saying *звук горн instead of звук горна (genitive case after 'звук').

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the 'горн' is strongly associated with Soviet-era military and pioneer (youth organization) traditions, often used to signal daily routines in camps or barracks. It carries a nostalgic or historical connotation for many Russians.

Related Concepts:

• барабан (drum - often paired with bugle in military contexts)
• сигнал (signal - related to bugle calls)
• оркестр (orchestra - context for труба as trumpet)