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20:46 Jun 30, 2001 |
English to Latin translations [Non-PRO] Art/Literary | ||||
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na | no chance for classical latin |
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na | no chance for classical latin; in medieval latin: Clarion |
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no chance for classical latin Explanation: the first clarinet was constructed in 18th century, so there is no chance for a classical latin word for it. Origin of the word is french "clarin" from latin "clarus"=clear, thus instrumen of clear sound |
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no chance for classical latin; in medieval latin: Clarion Explanation: the first clarinet was constructed in 18th century, so there is no chance for a classical latin word for it. Origin of the word is french "clarin" from latin "clarus"=clear, thus instrumen of clear sound In medieval latin CLARION was used for an instrument similar to modern clarinet. a clarinetist myself, if this is a reference at all :) |
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