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Example sentences for "fanfares"

Lexicographically close words:
fandango; fanega; fanegas; fanes; fanfare; fang; fanged; fangled; fango; fangs
  1. Scene 2 is a very serviceable Ghost scene, with the clock striking twelve, fanfares and plenty of tremolo; and the operatic version gives a very fair idea of the original scene.

  2. A fine series of fanfares brings on Lennox and his followers to the banquet.

  3. Henry entered Windsor amid the acclamations of the spectators, the fanfares of trumpeters, and the roar of ordnance from the castle walls.

  4. The large quadrangle was filled with steeds and their attendants, and the castle walls resounded with the fanfares of trumpets and the beating of kettledrums.

  5. Amid continued fanfares and acclamations, Harry then led Anne Boleyn through the gateway, followed by the ladies in waiting, who were joined by Richmond and Surrey.

  6. It seemed to go on for ever in a most barbaric and amorphous din; with corybantic crashings, with brazen fanfares and stinging cymbals it flung itself against the audience, while the woodwind howled and the violins were harsh as cats.

  7. The trumpet which blared its startling fanfares through the air was that of the mate, Tom Turner.

  8. In vain the steam whistle screamed its fanfares on to the assembly.

  9. He mentions nevertheless that they were not only used for signals and fanfares but also for little concerted pieces in four parts for horns alone, or with oboes, at the conclusion of the hunt.

  10. Defiant fanfares had heralded their coming, confusion had reigned during their sojourn, their departure had been duly celebrated at the Blue Goose.

  11. The present superintendent blew no fanfares on his new trumpet, he expressed no opinion of his predecessors, and gave no hint of his future policy.

  12. Heine describes his father's extraordinary buoyancy: "Always azure serenity and fanfares of good humor.

  13. Deafening fanfares invite courtiers and cavaliers to participate in the festivities.

  14. These fanfares lead to a triumphal march, which is the last division of the composition.

  15. The introductory allegro is devoted to some tympani thumps--a la Meyerbeer--and some blaring fanfares which terminate in a loud, blatant theme.


  16. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "fanfares" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.