fanfare
Pronunciation:
/ˈfænfɛə//ˈfænfɛəɹ/noun
Definitions
A flourish of trumpets or horns as to announce; a short and lively air performed on hunting horns during the chase.
Example: They played a short fanfare to announce the arrival of the king.
A show of ceremony or celebration.
Example: The town opened the new library with fanfare and a speech from the mayor.
verb
Definitions
To play a fanfare.
To embellish with fanfares.
To imitate a fanfare, in order to dramatize the presentation or introduction of something.
To introduce with pomp and show.