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Meaning of the word piccolo in English

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piccolo

US /ˈpɪk.ə.loʊ/
UK /ˈpɪk.ə.ləʊ/
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Noun

a small flute sounding an octave higher than the ordinary flute

Example:
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The conductor asked the musician to play the piccolo solo.
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She learned to play the piccolo in high school.
Synonym:
flute fife
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