Piccolo: meaning, definitions and examples
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piccolo
[ pษชหkษสlษส ]
musical instrument
A small flute-like musical instrument, usually pitched an octave higher than the ordinary flute.
Synonyms
small flute, small wind instrument.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| piccolo |
Used specifically in a musical context to refer to a small woodwind instrument. It's common in orchestras and bands.
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| small flute |
Generally used to describe a flute that is smaller than the standard ones. It could refer to a piccolo but is less formal.
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| small wind instrument |
A broader term that can describe any small instrument that produces sound via air flow. It may or may not specifically refer to a piccolo.
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Examples of usage
- The piccolo player stood out in the orchestra with their high-pitched notes.
- She learned to play the piccolo in the school band.
- The piccolo added a bright and lively sound to the symphony.
- The piccolo solo was the highlight of the concert.
- I could hear the piccolo playing in the distance.
Translations
Translations of the word "piccolo" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pequeno
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคพ (chhota)
๐ฉ๐ช klein
๐ฎ๐ฉ kecil
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐะปะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ maลy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐใใ (chiisai)
๐ซ๐ท petit
๐ช๐ธ pequeรฑo
๐น๐ท kรผรงรผk
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ (jageun)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตุบูุฑ (saghir)
๐จ๐ฟ malรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ malรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐ (xiวo)
๐ธ๐ฎ majhen
๐ฎ๐ธ lรญtiรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบััะบะตะฝัะฐะน
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแ แ (patara)
๐ฆ๐ฟ kiรงik
๐ฒ๐ฝ pequeรฑo
Etymology
The word 'piccolo' originated from the Italian word 'piccolo,' which means 'small.' The piccolo is a member of the woodwind family and is known for its high-pitched and bright sound. It has been used in various musical genres, including classical music, marching bands, and orchestras.