Definition of piccolo
:smaller than ordinary size
- a piccolo banjo
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Origin and Etymology of piccolo
Definition of piccolo
plural piccolos
:a small shrill flute whose range is an octave higher than that of an ordinary flute
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Richter is an active flute and piccolo player in the Milwaukee and Chicago areas.
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The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra sounded sublime in this music, particularly the birdcatcher’s first appearance to the magical piccolo of Joan Voorhees.
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Inside are piles of shrill and whining piccolo petes, neon flame-spouting blazing rebels and mounds of sparklers.
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Lynn Burton's piccolo solo during the number was exquisite.
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And Daniel Sun, who loves classical music, plays piano, flute and piccolo.
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Origin and Etymology of piccolo
Italian, short for piccolo flauto small flute
PICCOLO Defined for English Language Learners
piccolo
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Definition of piccolo for English Language Learners
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: a musical instrument that looks like a small flute and plays very high notes
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