piccolo
adjective
pic·co·lo
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Definition of piccolo
(Entry 1 of 2)
: smaller than ordinary size
a piccolo banjo
piccolo
noun
plural piccolos
Definition of piccolo (Entry 2 of 2)
: a small shrill flute whose range is an octave higher than that of an ordinary flute
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Other Words from piccolo
Noun
piccoloist
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Examples of piccolo in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
But there was no question where the musical energy was coming from, the piccolo lines setting the terms of discussion for motifs the orchestra would embrace. — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, "CSO review: Orchestra's soloists step into the spotlight," 14 June 2019 The third movement lacked the ultimate in screeching piccolo and whooping horns. — Alan Artner, chicagotribune.com, "In the heat, Moser, Grant Park Orchestra perform a delicate Dvorak," 30 June 2018 Try the filter, piccolo latte, or cappuccino; non-coffee-drinkers, the hot chocolate or chai latte. — Lindsey Tramuta, Condé Nast Traveler, "22 Best Cafés and Coffee Shops in Paris," 3 Mar. 2018 Oboes and bassoons sounded by themselves, a piccolo duet was accompanied by several violins playing pizzicato, and horns bellowed in their lowest register. — Christian Hertzog, sandiegouniontribune.com, "A rare, fiery performance of a Rebel ballet kicks off Mainly Mozart Festival," 10 June 2018 Scored for piano, violin, cello, clarinet, and flute/piccolo, the work’s first movement lurked. — Peter Dobrin, Philly.com, "Network for New Music's Linda Reichert feted with new works," 30 Apr. 2018 High School Wind Symphony: Maggie Chen, clarinet, Canyon Crest Academy; Eddy Lanois, trumpet, Rancho Bernardo High; Isabelle Jamois, piccolo, San Marcos High. — Laura Groch, sandiegouniontribune.com, "All-star state music students perform," 21 Apr. 2018 The sisters also extended their range of instruments — besides the piano, Marta learned the trumpet, Mary the clarinet and saxophone and Maggy the flute and piccolo. — Lauren Caruba, San Antonio Express-News, "With song and spirit, Kenyan triplets graduating St. Mary’s," 10 May 2018 That means not just the two flutes, but also just the piccolo player, and the harp player, and the tympani player and all the brass. — Sheryl Devore, Lake County News-Sun, "Lake Forest Civic Orchestra performs world premieres of women composers," 27 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'piccolo.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for piccolo
piccolo
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of piccolo
: a musical instrument that looks like a small flute and plays very high notes
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piccolo
noun
pic·co·lo
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plural piccolos
Kids Definition of piccolo
: a high-pitched instrument resembling a small flute
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