American English pronunciation

How to pronounce flute

IPA transcription: [f'lut]

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Noun

  • a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown

  • a tall narrow wineglass

  • a groove or furrow in cloth etc (particularly a shallow concave groove on the shaft of a column)

Verb

  • form flutes in

Usage examples

  • This provided resources and support for other musicians playing the Native American flute.
  • The work is in three movements: "Ostinatos," a flute-inspired "Nocturne," and a syncopated "Finale.
  • He played flute, piano, and violin.
  • The Hindi word "murli" literally translates to "flute".
  • The piece, by Mike Pinder, features mellotron orchestration and flute.
  • He played tenor and alto sax, doubling on flute throughout his career.
  • The fluted design increases heat transfer owing to a larger contact area.
  • Bring us the flute!
  • Giuffre added instruments including bass flute and soprano saxophone to his arsenal.
  • Iain MacDonald joined playing highland pipes, flute, and whistles.