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Cornet vs. Coronet

Cornet

/ˈkɔːnət/
A musical instrument similar to a trumpet, with a smoother and less piercing tone

Examples:

The jazz solo featured a vibrant cornet player.During parades, she marches while playing the cornet.George learned to play the cornet in high school band.

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This word has no antonyms

Coronet

/ˈkɒrənət/
A small crown worn by royal family members, often signifying rank below a king or queen.

Examples:

The young heir wore a simple coronet during the ceremony.A delicate silver coronet adorned her flowing hair.The queen's coronet glittered with precious stones.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Cornet is a brass instrument, often used in bands, while coronet is a small crown worn by nobility.
  • To remember cornet, think of blowing a trumpet-like instrument, since both cornet and trumpet are musical instruments.
  • Coronet relates to royalty or nobility, so imagine a small crown given to a lord or earl.
  • Remember that both begin with co, but cornet has an et like the sound of a trumpet, reinforcing its musical association.
  • Coronets are made of jewels or metal, so envision royalty to connect it with coronet.
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