flute
word
/ˈfɫut/
/flˈuːt/
Definition
A musical instrument that you play by blowing air across a hole, producing clear, high notes; typically a long, thin tube.
Usage & Nuances
'Flute' most often means the Western orchestral flute but can refer to any similar tubular, air-blown instrument in context. Also, 'champagne flute' refers to a type of thin glass; context clarifies. Don't confuse with 'recorder' (another woodwind). Common collocations: 'play the flute', 'flute solo', 'flute player'.
Spanish: flautaPortuguese (BR): flautaPortuguese (PT): flautaChinese (Simplified): 长笛Chinese (Traditional): 長笛Hindi: बांसुरीArabic: نايBengali: বাঁশিRussian: флейтаJapanese: フルートVietnamese: sáoKorean: 플루트 - 피리Turkish: flütUrdu: بانسریIndonesian: seruling
Example Sentences
She can play the flute very well.
basic
The flute makes a soft, high sound.
basic
His favorite instrument is the flute.
basic
She played a beautiful solo on the flute at the concert.
natural
Do you know how to read flute music notation?
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My uncle collects rare flutes from around the world.
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