Fanfare

n.

1.

A flourish of trumpets, as in coming into the lists, etc.; also, a short and lively air performed on hunting horns during the chase. The fanfare announcing the arrival of the various Christian princes. - Sir W. Scott.

Noun	1.	fanfare - a showy outward display Synonyms: ostentation
	2.	fanfare - (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments; "he entered to a flourish of trumpets"; "her arrival was greeted with a rousing fanfare" Synonyms: tucket, flourish

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