Cornetter

/kɔːrˈneɪtər/ noun

Definition

A person who plays the cornett or cornete, particularly in Renaissance and Baroque ensembles.

Etymology

From cornett or cornette plus -er (one who does something), following standard English agent noun formation.

Kelly Says

Cornetters in Renaissance courts were often highly trained musicians who had to master an extremely difficult technique—the wooden cornett had no valves, requiring incredible embouchure control.

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