American English pronunciation
How to pronounce flute
IPA transcription: [f'lut]
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Noun
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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
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a tall narrow wineglass
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a groove or furrow in cloth etc (particularly a shallow concave groove on the shaft of a column)
Verb
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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.