fife

US /faɪf/
UK /faɪf/
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a small, high-pitched, transverse flute, used especially in military bands.

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The soldier played a lively tune on his fife.
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The sound of the fife and drum filled the parade ground.
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flutepiccolowhistle
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to play the fife.

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He learned to fife at a young age, joining the local band.
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The musicians would often fife and drum during town celebrations.