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Ocarina: meaning, definitions and examples

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ocarina

 

[ หŒษ”ห.kษ™หˆriห.nษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

An ocarina is a wind instrument typically made from ceramic or plastic. It is shaped like a small, oval vessel with several finger holes and a mouthpiece. The ocarina produces sound when air is blown into it, and the pitch can be altered by covering the holes. This instrument dates back to ancient times and is used in various cultures around the world, often in folk music. Its distinctive sound can evoke pastoral or nostalgic feelings, making it popular in various music genres, including classical, folk, and video game soundtracks.

Synonyms

ceramic flute, wind instrument

Examples of usage

  • She played a beautiful melody on her ocarina.
  • The children enjoyed learning to play the ocarina during music class.
  • He collected different types of ocarinas from around the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "ocarina" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ocarina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค“เค•เคพเคฐเคฟเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Okarina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ocarina

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะบะฐั€ะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ okaryna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใ‚ซใƒชใƒŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ocarina

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ocarina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท okarina

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค์นด๋ฆฌ๋‚˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆูƒุงุฑูŠู†ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ okarina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ okarina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™ถ็ฌ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okarina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ okarina

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะบะฐั€ะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ okarina

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ocarina

Etymology

The term 'ocarina' comes from the Italian word 'ocarina', which means 'little goose'. This name was given to the instrument due to its shape, which resembles that of a goose. The ocarina has a long history, with roots traced back to various ancient civilizations, including the Native American cultures and ancient Chinese societies. Its design has evolved over time, but the basic concept remains the same: a hollow vessel that creates sound when air passes through it. In the 19th century, a variant of the ocarina was popularized in Italy by Giuseppe Donati, who crafted it from earthenware. The instrument gained international popularity throughout the 20th century, being featured in various musical compositions and performances. Today, the ocarina is appreciated both as a cultural artifact and a modern musical instrument, often used in educational contexts and personal enjoyment.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,517, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.