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Flute: meaning, definitions and examples

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flute

 

[ fluหt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

A musical instrument in the woodwind group, typically made of metal, consisting of a long narrow tube that is played by blowing across a hole at one end. The flute produces a clear, high-pitched sound and is commonly used in classical and modern music.

Synonyms

piccolo, woodwind instrument

Examples of usage

  • The flutist played a beautiful melody on the flute.
  • She began learning how to play the flute when she was ten years old.
Context #2 | Noun

glass container

A narrow container with a thin opening at one end, often used for pouring liquids or powders. Flutes are commonly used for serving champagne or other sparkling beverages due to their elegant design.

Synonyms

champagne glass, glass

Examples of usage

  • She poured the champagne into the flute for the celebration.
  • The bartender handed her a flute filled with a colorful cocktail.
Context #3 | Verb

to wave or flutter

To move or flow in a graceful, undulating manner, resembling the movements of a flute player's fingers or the sound of a flute. It can also refer to the act of producing a series of high-pitched sounds, similar to the music of a flute.

Synonyms

flutter, wave

Examples of usage

  • The flag fluted in the wind as the parade passed by.
  • Her laughter fluted through the air, filling the room with joy.

Translations

Translations of the word "flute" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flauta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเค‚เคธเฅเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flรถte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seruling

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะปะตะนั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ flet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒซใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flรปte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ flauta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท flรผt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋ฃจํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ flรฉtna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ flauta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้•ฟ็ฌ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ flavta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flauta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะฑั‹ะทา“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒšแƒ”แƒ˜แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fleyta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ flauta

Etymology

The word 'flute' originated from the Old French word 'flaute', which came from the Old Provencal 'flaรผt', in turn from the Latin 'flatus' meaning 'a blowing'. The flute has a long history dating back to ancient civilizations, with variations of the instrument found in different cultures around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,885, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.