A trumpet blast is a loud, sharp sound made by a trumpet. It can be used to signal the start of a battle, to announce the arrival of a dignitary, or to call people to attention. The term 'trumpet blast' can be broken down into three words: 'TANTARA' (7 letters), 'BLARE' (5 letters), and 'sennet' (6 letters). TANTARA is a French word meaning 'trumpet blast', BLARE is a verb meaning 'to make a loud, harsh sound', and sennet is an old English word for a fanfare or flourish of trumpets.