The trumpet music lingered in the air.

Meaning: The sound of the trumpet music stayed in the concert hall for a long time after the performance was over.

Choice of Words: Trumpet music is the sound of a trumpet being played. Lingered means to stay or remain in a place or condition for a long time.

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The trumpet's melody hung in the air.

Meaning: This means that the sound of the trumpet's tune could still be heard even after the trumpet stopped playing. It's like saying, The tune of the trumpet music continued to be heard even after the trumpet stopped playing.

Choice of Words: Trumpet is a type of musical instrument that makes a loud, clear sound. Melody is a series of musical notes that are played together to create a tune. Hung means to be suspended in the air. Air is the invisible gas that surrounds us. When we put these words together, we get a picture of the trumpet's tune staying in the air for a while.

The trumpet's notes lingered in the atmosphere.

Meaning: This means that the sound of the trumpet's notes could still be heard even after the trumpet stopped playing. It's like saying, The sound of the trumpet's notes continued to be heard even after the trumpet stopped playing.

Choice of Words: Trumpet is a type of musical instrument that makes a loud, clear sound. Notes are individual musical sounds that are played together to create a melody. Lingered means to stay or continue for a period of time. Atmosphere is the air that surrounds the Earth. When we put these words together, we get a picture of the trumpet's notes staying in the air for a while.

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