fan
fare
Plural
fanfares
1
a showy display intended to attract attention
- The product launch was accompanied by a lot of fanfare.
- Her promotion was celebrated with unnecessary fanfare.
- The gala opened with fanfare and bright decorations.
- He entered the room with fanfare, hoping to impress everyone.
- Despite the modest achievement, the media gave it excessive fanfare.
Synonyms:
2
a short and lively ceremonial sounding of trumpets or other brass instruments, usually to announce something important
A fanfare is a short, lively, and often loud musical passage typically played by brass instruments, sometimes accompanied by percussion. It is designed to announce or celebrate an event, such as a formal ceremony, arrival, or important occasion. Fanfare pieces are usually characterized by their bright, bold, and attention-grabbing sound, intended to draw attention and create a sense of excitement or grandeur.
- The brass section played a powerful fanfare to introduce the bride and groom, signaling the start of the wedding ceremony.
- The composer wrote a majestic fanfare for the orchestra, capturing the grandeur and excitement of the royal procession.
- The marching band rehearsed their fanfare for the upcoming competition, focusing on precision and unity of sound.
- The fanfare at the beginning of the symphony set the tone for the entire piece, announcing its bold and celebratory theme.
- The film score featured a triumphant fanfare during the climactic battle scene, heightening the tension and excitement of the moment.