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flutes

  • plural
    of flute.
    flute
    noun
    a musical wind instrument consisting of a tube with a series of fingerholes or keys, in which the wind is directed against a sharp edge, either directly, as in the modern transverse flute, or through a flue, as in the recorder.
  • present tense form
    of flute (3rd person singular).
    flute
    noun
    a musical wind instrument consisting of a tube with a series of fingerholes or keys, in which the wind is directed against a sharp edge, either directly, as in the modern transverse flute, or through a flue, as in the recorder.

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But it also endeavored to sound different from previous fantasy media, replacing twee flutes with composer Ramin Djawadi’s deep strings, rhythmic drumming and a theme song that sought to inspire its audience to battle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

Back in the members’ club, surrounded by budding Renaissance men clinking Champagne flutes, Peter Mignacca announced that he was here for practical tips.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026

Champagne flutes clinked as the president and the King raised toasts to one another, celebrating the deep-rooted ties and shared history between the countries.

From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026

"We served Lambrini in our little flutes but we only really had regulars turn up," she said.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2025

Drums beat insistently, and wooden flutes cast their haunting spells on the many people gathering in the field.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis