Definition of piccolo
: smaller than ordinary size a piccolo banjo
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Origin and Etymology of piccolo
Italian, small
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Definition of piccolo
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: a small shrill flute whose range is an octave higher than that of an ordinary flute
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Origin and Etymology of piccolo
Italian, short for piccolo flauto small flute
PICCOLO Defined for English Language Learners
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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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: a high-pitched instrument resembling a small flute
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