piccolo

[ pik-uh-loh ]

noun

, plural pic·co·los.

1. a small flute sounding an octave higher than the ordinary flute.

piccolo

/ ˈpɪkəˌləʊ /

noun

1. See flute
   a woodwind instrument, the smallest member of the flute family, lying an octave above that of the flute See flute

piccolo

1. A small, high-pitched flute .

Word History and Origins

Origin of piccolo¹

1855–60; < Italian: literally, small

Word History and Origins

Origin of piccolo¹

C19: from Italian: small; compare English petty , French petit

Example Sentences

Piccolo was diagnosed with cancer in 1969 at the age of 25 and died less than a year later.

From The Daily Beast

He began whistling as clearly and correctly as a piccolo the air of a recently published waltz.

From Project Gutenberg

It was a very unsatisfactory kiss because we had to purse our lips like a pair of piccolo players to make them meet.

From Project Gutenberg

And on state occasions, we are joined by an attorney-at-law who plays the piccolo.

From Project Gutenberg

The piccolo, passing sandwiches, looks up with hearty response.

From Project Gutenberg

Cosimo could only pipe—one little note, high and thin as that of a piccolo.

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