Flageolet

//ˈflæʒəleɪ// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A type of small flute of the fipple family.
  2. 2
    a small fipple flute with four finger holes and two thumb holes wordnet
  3. 3
    A technique for playing stringed instrument that produces high-pitched overtones.
  4. 4
    a French bean variety with light-colored seeds; usually dried wordnet
  5. 5
    A type of small light green kidney-shaped bean, common in France.

Synonyms

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bassoonclarinetenglish hornfifefluteharicot

Example

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"From the 256 wooden pipes flow the sounds of an orchestra with viola, bass, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, violin, flute, flageolet, and piccolo. The organ also has a glockenspiel, castanets, a cymbal, and snare and bass drums."

Etymology

Borrowed from French flageolet.

Related phrases

flageolet registerkidney bean

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