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piccolo

/ˈpɪk.ə.ləʊ/

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noun

C1formalcommonart/ˈpɪk.ə.ləʊ/

A small flute that is pitched an octave higher than the standard flute, commonly used in orchestral and marching music.

  • 🇷🇺Маленькая флейта, звучащая на октаву выше стандартной флейты, часто используемая в оркестровой и маршевой музыке.
  1. Musical instrument B2 formal

    A small, high-pitched woodwind instrument, similar to a flute but smaller and sounding an octave higher.

    • The piccolo player performed a brilliant solo in the orchestra.
    • She switched from flute to piccolo for the high notes.
    • The marching band's piccolo section added a bright, piercing sound.

    🇷🇺Пикколо

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