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flute

/fluːt/
Meanings
  • noun

    A musical instrument in the woodwind family. It consists of an open tube that is either straight or coiled, with a small hole at one end and a larger hole at the other end covered by a finger.

    - "She played a beautiful melody on her flute."
    - "The orchestra was tuning their instruments before the performance, including the flutes."
Pronunciation
  1. /fluːt/



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  2. /fluːt/



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Synonyms

edge-blown aerophone , Western concert flute
Rhymes
Words rhyming with flute
mute , cute , mute , moot , and mute
Variants
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flute , flutelike , flutes , flutey , flutier , flutiest , fluty , fluted , fluter , fluters , fluting , fipple flute , fipple flutes
Etymology
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The word 'flute' comes from the Old French word 'flute', meaning 'a flute, a pipe'. It is related to the Latin word 'flos', meaning 'flower', as the early flutes were often made from hollowed-out bamboo or other types of reeds.

Trivia
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  1. The world's longest flute is over 10 meters (33 feet) long and was made in Japan in 2002.

  2. The flute is the oldest known musical instrument, with evidence of its use dating back to at least 43,000 BC.

  3. The flute is the only musical instrument that can play all twelve notes of the chromatic scale without the use of keys or valves.

Related Concepts
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  1. Woodwind: The flute is a type of woodwind instrument, which means that it produces sound by blowing air through a hollow tube. Other common woodwind instruments include the clarinet, oboe, and saxophone.

  2. Transverse flute: The most common type of flute is the transverse flute, which is held horizontally and played with the left hand covering the holes and the right hand blowing into a mouthpiece.

  3. Piccolo: The piccolo is a smaller version of the flute, with a higher pitch range. It is often used in orchestras and chamber music ensembles to add higher notes and provide color to the music.

Culture
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The flute has been used in music for thousands of years, with evidence of its use dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks. It is a versatile instrument that can be used to play a wide range of music, from classical to jazz to contemporary. In Western classical music, the flute is often used in orchestras and chamber music ensembles. In jazz, it is a popular solo instrument, and in contemporary music, it is used in various genres, including rock, pop, and electronic music.

How to Memorize "flute"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize a flute, imagine a long, thin tube with finger holes and a mouthpiece. You can also think about the shape of a flute, which is often curved or coiled.
    - Visualize the different parts of the flute, such as the headjoint, body, and footjoint.

  2. associate

    - Associate the sound of a flute with a particular emotion or memory. For example, you might associate the sound of a flute with the feeling of springtime or the memory of hearing a beautiful piece of music in a concert.
    - Think of a famous flute solo or melody, such as 'The Star-Spangled Banner' or 'Moonlight Sonata', and associate the sound of the flute with that piece of music.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Finger, Foot, Mouth' to remember the parts of the flute: Finger (holes), Foot (footjoint), and Mouth (mouthpiece).
    - Create a mental image of a flute by imagining a long, thin snake with finger holes along its length and a mouth at one end.

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