This brass instrument is often used in the military for early morning arousal with taps and reveille. While the cornet looks similar to a trumpet, it is different in that its tone is much mellower than a trumpet, making this a favored instrument for the military, brass bands, concert bands and even sometimes in orchestral arrangements. This personalized cornet ornament is a great gift for anyone who plays this brass instrument or for any teacher of young music students. This miniature replica of a real cornet is a great addition to a music themed Christmas tree to round out your brass instrument section.