flute

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noun

ˈflüt

: recorder sense 3

: a keyed woodwind instrument consisting of a cylindrical tube which is stopped at one end and which has a side hole over which air is blown to produce the tone and having a range from middle C upward for three octaves

: something long and slender: such as

: a tall slender wineglass

: a grooved pleat (as on a hat brim)

: a rounded groove

specifically : one of the vertical parallel grooves on a classical architectural column

flutelike

ˈflüt-ˌlīk How to pronounce flute (audio)

adjective

fluty adjective

or flutey

ˈflü-tē

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This is a woodwind instrument whose sound is produced by blowing against a sharp edge. Flutes may be end-blown, like the recorder, or may have a round shape, like the ocarina; however, the term usually refers to the transverse flute of Western music. The transverse flute, a tubular instrument held sideways to the right, appeared in Greece and Italy by the second century ce. By the 16th century, flutes with finger holes but no keys were in use in Europe. Keys began to be added in the late 17th century. Later 19th-century innovations resulted in the modern flute. The cylindrical tube may be made of wood or, more often, a precious metal or alloy. The flute family also includes the piccolo, the alto flute, and the rare bass flute.

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Noun

Her mother plays the flute and her father the cello.

Alan Zeitlin, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 Strain into a flute and top with 2 oz sparkling wine.

Jamie Ballard, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2022 At a tasting event this week, the tequila was presented in both a crystal flute and small ceramic vessel, and each method accentuated different flavor profiles.

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2022 Younger started the harp as a flute-playing adolescent collaborating with a family friend, who saw the instrument as a route to a college scholarship.

Micha Green, Baltimore Sun, 14 July 2022 Enthralled by the flute playing of Richard Hardy, an old collaborator of Carole King, flowing from a nearby lookout tower, Big Thief invited the musician to sit in on a recording session.

Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Dec. 2021 Her deftness at singing, rapping, dancing, leading the crowd and, of course, flute playing, makes her one of the rare talents today with no obvious Achilles' heel on stage.

Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2021 The clutch resembles a tiny upright racing flag, the brake looks like a towering art deco champagne flute (albeit one with a screw in the dregs), and the gas is nothing more than two rolling wheels dangling from a long rod.

Brett Berk, Car and Driver, 30 July 2022 Celtic harp, flute, violin and various smaller percussion instruments performed a pastoral, thematic soundtrack.

Josh Chesler, SPIN, 20 July 2022

Verb

That year featured concerts by, respectively, organ legend Jimmy Smith, sax and flute great James Moody, and the band TanaReid.

George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2021 Other columns at the kitchen are fluted mahogany with designs of grapes and Greek keys.

Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2020 Air vents are fluted, as on C- and E-classes, while the rest of the interior is quite identifiably Mercedes and decidedly different from other luxury brands, especially BMW's.

Jim Resnick, Ars Technica, 27 Apr. 2020 The barrel on this piece is 416R stainless steel in .920 diameter, button rifled, with a Bentz chamber, fluted and threaded, with an 11-degree target crown.

Michael R. Shea, Field & Stream, 21 Jan. 2020 With a fluted, 24-inch bull barrel, the LR-204 will reap all the velocity possible out of the 204 Ruger.

Richard Mann, Field & Stream, 17 Sep. 2019 The bolt body is fluted for looks and reduced weight.

Outdoor Life, 31 Jan. 2019 Fabric was ruffled and gathered on shoulders to create larger-than-life collars, sleeves were fluted, and hems were bubbled.

Georgia Murray, refinery29.com, 19 Feb. 2020 The deep spiral fluting on the barrel keeps the weight of the rifle down but doesn’t have any adverse impact on accuracy.

John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 2 Jan. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English floute, from Anglo-French floute, fleute, from Old French flaüte, probably of imitative origin

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

单词	flute
释义	flute 1 of 2 noun ˈflüt 1 a : recorder sense 3 b : a keyed woodwind instrument consisting of a cylindrical tube which is stopped at one end and which has a side hole over which air is blown to produce the tone and having a range from middle C upward for three octaves 2 : something long and slender: such as a : a tall slender wineglass b : a grooved pleat (as on a hat brim) 3 : a rounded groove specifically : one of the vertical parallel grooves on a classical architectural column flutelike ˈflüt-ˌlīk adjective fluty adjective or flutey ˈflü-tē Illustration of flute flute 1b flute 2 of 2 verb fluted; fluting intransitive verb 1 : to play a flute 2 : to produce a flutelike sound transitive verb 1 : to utter with a flutelike sound 2 : to form flutes in fluter noun Did you know? This is a woodwind instrument whose sound is produced by blowing against a sharp edge. Flutes may be end-blown, like the recorder, or may have a round shape, like the ocarina; however, the term usually refers to the transverse flute of Western music. The transverse flute, a tubular instrument held sideways to the right, appeared in Greece and Italy by the second century ce. By the 16th century, flutes with finger holes but no keys were in use in Europe. Keys began to be added in the late 17th century. Later 19th-century innovations resulted in the modern flute. The cylindrical tube may be made of wood or, more often, a precious metal or alloy. The flute family also includes the piccolo, the alto flute, and the rare bass flute. Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Noun Her mother plays the flute and her father the cello. Alan Zeitlin, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 Strain into a flute and top with 2 oz sparkling wine. Jamie Ballard, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2022 At a tasting event this week, the tequila was presented in both a crystal flute and small ceramic vessel, and each method accentuated different flavor profiles. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2022 Younger started the harp as a flute-playing adolescent collaborating with a family friend, who saw the instrument as a route to a college scholarship. Micha Green, Baltimore Sun, 14 July 2022 Enthralled by the flute playing of Richard Hardy, an old collaborator of Carole King, flowing from a nearby lookout tower, Big Thief invited the musician to sit in on a recording session. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Dec. 2021 Her deftness at singing, rapping, dancing, leading the crowd and, of course, flute playing, makes her one of the rare talents today with no obvious Achilles' heel on stage. Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2021 The clutch resembles a tiny upright racing flag, the brake looks like a towering art deco champagne flute (albeit one with a screw in the dregs), and the gas is nothing more than two rolling wheels dangling from a long rod. Brett Berk, Car and Driver, 30 July 2022 Celtic harp, flute, violin and various smaller percussion instruments performed a pastoral, thematic soundtrack. Josh Chesler, SPIN, 20 July 2022 Verb That year featured concerts by, respectively, organ legend Jimmy Smith, sax and flute great James Moody, and the band TanaReid. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2021 Other columns at the kitchen are fluted mahogany with designs of grapes and Greek keys. Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2020 Air vents are fluted, as on C- and E-classes, while the rest of the interior is quite identifiably Mercedes and decidedly different from other luxury brands, especially BMW's. Jim Resnick, Ars Technica, 27 Apr. 2020 The barrel on this piece is 416R stainless steel in .920 diameter, button rifled, with a Bentz chamber, fluted and threaded, with an 11-degree target crown. Michael R. Shea, Field & Stream, 21 Jan. 2020 With a fluted, 24-inch bull barrel, the LR-204 will reap all the velocity possible out of the 204 Ruger. Richard Mann, Field & Stream, 17 Sep. 2019 The bolt body is fluted for looks and reduced weight. Outdoor Life, 31 Jan. 2019 Fabric was ruffled and gathered on shoulders to create larger-than-life collars, sleeves were fluted, and hems were bubbled. Georgia Murray, refinery29.com, 19 Feb. 2020 The deep spiral fluting on the barrel keeps the weight of the rifle down but doesn’t have any adverse impact on accuracy. John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 2 Jan. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English floute, from Anglo-French floute, fleute, from Old French flaüte, probably of imitative origin First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Phrases Containing flute fipple flute fipple flute Kids Definition flute noun ˈflüt : a woodwind instrument in the form of a slender tube that is played by blowing across a hole near one end flute verb as in to bevel Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance bevel chamfer mill groove file scribe graze seam scratch rasp scarify score abrade
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flute

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