Fanfare

Fanfare

A fanfare is a short musical flourish which is typically played by trumpets, French horns or other brass instruments, often accompanied by percussion. It is a "brief improvised introduction to an instrumental performance". A fanfare has also been defined in The Golden Encyclopedia of Music as "a musical announcement played on brass instruments before the arrival of an important person", such as heralding the entrance of a monarch. Historically, fanfares were usually played by trumpet players, as the trumpet was associated with royalty. Bugles are also mentioned. The melody notes of fanfare are often based around the major triad, often using "heroic dotted rhythms".

Fanfare (Dorian Electra album)

Fanfare is the third studio album by American singer and songwriter Dorian Electra.

fanfare

Noun

1. A flourish of trumpets or horns as to announce; a short and lively air performed on hunting horns during the chase.
2. A show of ceremony or celebration.

Verb

1. To play a fanfare.
2. To embellish with fanfares.