trumpet
cha.tso.tse.rah denotes instruments sounded in worship and procession, and also for assembly, alarm, and battle signals.
The term most often appears as plural instruments sounded by priests or musicians in worship, procession, celebration, and offerings. Other occurrences place the instruments in instructions for summoning and camp movement or in alarms connected with conflict.
Senses in use
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Instruments sounded in worship and celebration · dominant
The plural form occurs with priests, singers, and other instruments in public worship and procession. In 1 Chronicles 15:24 the APB renders priests blowing them before the ark; in 2 Chronicles 29:27 it places their sound with the beginning of the offering and song, and in Ezra 3:10 priests holding them are stationed for praise.
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Instruments for summons, alarm, and battle · common
These occurrences associate the instruments with gathering, movement, or a warning signal rather than musical accompaniment. In Numbers 10:2 the APB renders their stated purpose as summoning the congregation and directing the camps; in Numbers 10:9 it describes sounding them when facing an attacking enemy, while Hosea 5:8 uses the singular form in a command to sound an alarm.
In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB generally presents the term as “trumpets,” whether they accompany praise, offerings, procession, or an alarm; Hosea 5:8 has the singular “trumpet.” In 2 Kings 12:14, although the form is present, the APB's wording about silver and repairs does not visibly isolate its contribution.