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Flageolet Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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flageolet

fla-geo-let

🇺🇸 /ˌfɫædʒəˈɫɛt/ · 🇬🇧 /flˈeɪdʒɒlət/

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

A small, high-pitched musical instrument of the oboe family, typically having a narrow bore and a range of about two octaves.

Synonyms

flute, small oboe.

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Word Description / Examples
flageolet

Noticing a repetition, it may refer to the same context as above.

  • The flageolet is a favorite among folk musicians for its gentle tone.
small oboe

A smaller version of the oboe, producing a distinctive, reedy sound. Suitable for chamber music and other settings requiring a unique, penetrating tone.

  • The small oboe added a special texture to the ensemble's performance.
  • He picked up the small oboe and played a few haunting notes.
flute

A larger wind instrument made of metal or wood, producing a bright, clear sound. Commonly used in orchestras, jazz bands, and solo performances.

  • The flutist performed a beautiful solo during the symphony.
  • Her fingers moved gracefully over the keys of the flute.

Examples of usage

  • The musician played a beautiful melody on the flageolet.
  • She learned to play the flageolet at a young age.

Translations

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Quick facts about “flageolet”

Flageolet is a 3-syllable noun (fla-geo-let). It is pronounced /ˌfɫædʒəˈɫɛt/ in American English and /flˈeɪdʒɒlət/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 2 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #37,454 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'flageolet'

The word 'flageolet' originated from the French word 'flageolet', which was borrowed from the Provencal 'flageolet', a diminutive of 'flageol', meaning 'pipe' or 'whistle'. The flageolet has been used in music since the 17th century and has been a popular choice for creating high-pitched sounds in various compositions.

See also: flag, flagon, flags, flagstone, unflagging.

Rhymes

Flageolet rhymes with calumet, couchette, et, falconet, ret, tet, tete and get.

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Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,454, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.