Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'trumpet'

English Word: trumpet

Key Russian Translations:

• труба [ˈtru.bə] - [Formal, Noun; refers to the musical instrument]
• трубить [truˈbitʲ] - [Informal, Verb; refers to playing the trumpet or sounding a horn]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in musical contexts, literature, and everyday speech related to instruments)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of basic noun and verb inflections, suitable for learners with some familiarity with Russian grammar)

Pronunciation (Russian):

труба: [ˈtru.bə]

Note on труба: The stress is on the first syllable. The 'у' is pronounced as a short 'u' sound, similar to 'oo' in "book". Variations may occur in regional dialects.

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трубить: [truˈbitʲ]

Note on трубить: The final 'ить' ending is palatalized, which is common in Russian verbs. Stress on the second syllable; ensure to soften the 'т' before the 'ь' for accurate pronunciation.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A musical instrument (e.g., brass instrument like a trumpet)

Translation(s) & Context:

• труба - Used in formal and informal contexts when referring to wind instruments, such as in orchestras or bands.

Usage Examples:

• В оркестре труба звучит ярко и мощно.

  In the orchestra, the trumpet sounds bright and powerful.

• Мой сын учится играть на трубе в музыкальной школе.

  My son is learning to play the trumpet at music school.

• Труба — это важный инструмент в джазовой музыке.

  The trumpet is an important instrument in jazz music.

• Во время парада трубы играли патриотические мелодии.

  During the parade, the trumpets played patriotic melodies.

Meaning 2: To play a trumpet or make a trumpet-like sound (verb form)

Translation(s) & Context:

• трубить - Used in contexts involving sounding an alarm, playing music, or metaphorically for loud announcements; informal and vivid language.

Usage Examples:

• Солдаты трубили в трубы на рассвете.

  The soldiers were blowing trumpets at dawn.

• Он любит трубить в свою старую трубу по выходным.

  He likes to play his old trumpet on weekends.

• В фильме герой трубил, чтобы предупредить деревню о опасности.

  In the movie, the hero blew the trumpet to warn the village of danger.

• Дети трубили в игрушечные трубы на празднике.

  The children were blowing toy trumpets at the party.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For труба (a feminine noun in the first declension):

This noun follows standard Russian noun declension patterns. It changes by case and number, but has no irregularities.

For трубить (a verb, first conjugation):

This verb is regular and conjugates based on tense, aspect, and person. It is imperfective. Example conjugations in present tense:

Note: Past tense forms: трубил (masc.), трубила (fem.), etc. No changes for perfective aspect in this base form.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • горн (horn) - Similar to a trumpet, often used in military contexts.
  • дуда (pipe or whistle) - For informal or smaller wind instruments; less precise but contextually similar.
• Antonyms:
  • тишина (silence) - Opposite in the context of sound production.

Related Phrases:

• Труба зовёт (The trumpet calls) - A phrase used metaphorically for a call to action or adventure; implies urgency or excitement.
• Играть на трубе (To play the trumpet) - Common expression for performing on the instrument; used in musical education contexts.
• Трубный глас (Trumpet voice) - Refers to a loud, commanding voice; often in literary or biblical allusions.

Usage Notes:

"Труба" directly corresponds to "trumpet" as a noun in musical contexts, but it can also mean "pipe" or "tube" in non-musical settings, so context is key to avoid confusion. For the verb "трубить," it's more about producing a sound than boasting, unlike some English uses of "trumpet." Use formal equivalents in official or written Russian, and be aware of gender agreement in sentences (e.g., adjectives must agree with "труба" as feminine). When choosing between translations, opt for "труба" for instruments and "трубить" for actions involving sound.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using "труба" without proper declension, e.g., saying "в труба" instead of "в трубе" (in the trumpet). Correct: Always decline based on case, as shown in the inflections table. Explanation: Russian nouns must agree with prepositions and sentence structure.
• Mistake: Conjugating "трубить" incorrectly, e.g., saying "я трубить" instead of "я трублю." Correct: Use the proper first-person form "трублю." Explanation: English speakers often forget verb endings; practice conjugation charts to master this.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the trumpet (труба) is often associated with military traditions and folk music, as seen in historical parades or Soviet-era anthems. The phrase "труба зовёт" echoes themes in Russian literature, like in folklore where it symbolizes adventure or war, drawing from historical contexts such as the Napoleonic Wars.

Related Concepts:

• Барабан (drum)
• Скрипка (violin)
• Оркестр (orchestra)