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clarioned

Archaic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A term meaning to proclaim or announce loudly, often associated with a trumpet-like sound.

Detailed Definition
The term 'clarioned' derives from the word 'clarion,' which refers to a type of trumpet known for its clear, shrill sound. In this poem, it evokes the idea of music that is both powerful and resonant, contrasting with the muted nature of the concertos mentioned. The use of 'clarioned' adds a lyrical quality to the poem, enhancing the theme of music's emotional influence.
Example
Example in poetry:
"Or clarioned concerts, Has merely been as music, muted or mighty!" (trumpeted, announced); "The dawn clarioned across the hills" (nature); "His voice clarioned the command" (authority); "The clarioned call to arms" (war); "Clarioned praise of heroes" (epic)
Additional Notes
The word 'clarioned' is used in the poem to describe the powerful sound of concertos, emphasizing the contrast between different musical experiences.; Found in the poem, Incredible! by Cale Young Rice
Also Known As
trumpeted clarion-called boldly proclaimed resonant blast
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