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ocarina

/ˌɒk.əˈriː.nə/

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noun

/ˌɒk.əˈriː.nə/C1formalart
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее духовой музыкальный инструмент яйцевидной формы, изготовленный из терракоты или другого материала, на котором играют, дуя в мундштук и закрывая пальцами отверстия для извлечения разных нот.

A noun referring to an egg-shaped wind instrument made of terracotta or other material, played by blowing into a mouthpiece and covering finger holes to produce different notes.

  1. Musical instrumentB1formal

    A small, egg-shaped wind instrument made of clay or ceramic, with a mouthpiece and finger holes, producing a soft, flute-like sound.

    ruОкарина

    • She played a beautiful melody on her ocarina.
    • The musician demonstrated how to hold the ocarina properly.
    • Ocarinas are often used in folk music and video game soundtracks.
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