Trumpet blasts are loud, attention-grabbing sounds made by trumpets. The term can be broken down into three crossword solutions: BLARES (6 letters), TOOTS (5 letters), and TANTARAS (8 letters). Blares are loud, harsh noises that are often used to signal a warning or alert. TOOTS are short, sharp sounds that are usually used to get someone's attention. Tantaras are loud, prolonged trumpet blasts that are used to announce important events or to celebrate.