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piccolo
[ pik-uh-loh ]
noun
, plural pic·co·los.
- a small flute sounding an octave higher than the ordinary flute.
piccolo
/ ˈpɪkəˌləʊ /
noun
- a woodwind instrument, the smallest member of the flute family, lying an octave above that of the flute See flute
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Word History and Origins
Origin of piccolo1
1855–60; < Italian: literally, small
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Word History and Origins
Origin of piccolo1
C19: from Italian: small; compare English petty , French petit
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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.
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And on state occasions, we are joined by an attorney-at-law who plays the piccolo.
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The piccolo, passing sandwiches, looks up with hearty response.
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Cosimo could only pipe—one little note, high and thin as that of a piccolo.
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