Flute

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A high-pitched woodwind instrument consisting of a slender tube closed at one end with keys and finger holes on the side and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown. noun

Any of various similar reedless woodwind instruments, such as the recorder. noun

An organ stop whose flue pipe produces a flutelike tone. noun

A long, usually rounded groove incised as a decorative motif on the shaft of a column, for example. noun

A similar groove or furrow, as in a pleated ruffle of cloth or on a piece of furniture. noun

A tall narrow wineglass, often used for champagne. noun

To play (a tune) on a flute. intransitive verb

To produce in a flutelike tone. intransitive verb

To make flutes in (a column, for example). intransitive verb

To play a flute. intransitive verb

To sing, whistle, or speak with a flutelike tone. intransitive verb

To play on a flute; produce a soft, clear note like that of a flute.

To play or sing softly and clearly in notes resembling those of a flute.

To form flutes or grooves in, as in a ruffle. See gauffer.

And The variety of names applied both to flutes proper and to fluty stops in the organ is very great. Thus the older direct flutes are also called straight, à-bec, or beaked: these were made in different sizes, with different fundamental tones, and were then distinguished as discant, alto, tenor, and bass flutes. The transverse flute is also called traverse flute, flute douce, flauto traverse, flute traversière, German flute, cross-flute, etc. In the modern orchestra, besides the standard flute in C, the smaller size, called the octave or piccolo flute, is used; but in military bands several varieties are found, as the terz or tierce flute, and the fourth or quart flute, the fundamental tones of which are , and F respectively. The old flute d'armour was an alto flute, its fundamental tone being A. Organ-stops of a fluty tone are of two kinds, with stopped or with open pipes and belonging properly to the stopped diapason and the open diapason classes respectively (see diapason). Unfortunately, most of the names used for these stops either have no fixed and recognized meaning or are purely fanciful. noun

In organ-building, a flue-stop with open metal pipes of narrow measure and penetrating tone. noun

In music, an instrument of the pipe kind, in which the tone is produced by the impact of a current of air upon the edge of a hole in the side of a tube. See pipe, fife. noun

Specifically— In ancient music, a direct flute with a conical wooden tube having a varying number of finger-holes. Sometimes two tubes were attached to one mouthpiece. noun

A woodwind instrument consisting of a tube with a row of holes that produce sound through vibrations caused by air blown across the edge of the holes, often tuned by plugging one or more holes with a finger; the Western concert flute, a transverse side-blown flute of European origin.

A recorder, also a woodwind instrument.

A glass with a long, narrow bowl and a long stem, used for drinking wine, especially champagne.

A lengthwise groove, such as one of the lengthwise grooves on a classical column, or a groove on a cutting tool (such as a drill bit, endmill, or reamer), which helps to form both a cutting edge and a channel through which chips can escape

A semicylindrical vertical groove, as in a pillar, in plaited cloth, or in a rifle barrel to cut down the weight.

A long French bread roll, baguette.

An organ stop with a flute-like sound.

A shuttle in weaving tapestry etc.

"A sophisticated pea-shooter with a range up to five hundred hards and deadly accuracy in close quarters. Blown transversely to confuse the enemy, it can be dismantled into three small pieces, for easy concealment." Urban Dictionary

A flute is an instument made of siver and produces a tone that is the highest in a band(tonewise that is, although if you don't breathe properly, you get light-headed and start acting funny). A flutes range varies on the experience of the person playing it. A flute is concert pitch, which means you don't have to transpose Urban Dictionary

The best instrument in the world. People like to make fun of it for the whole American pie thing and how high it is, but they're really just in awe of its supreme glory! You know that saying, about jealous people? Yeah. Anyway flutes are generally made out of metal (silver, nickel, gold, platinum, alloys, etc) although Baroque flutes are often made out of wood. Flutes can play lower than most people expect. Did I mention it's prettyful? Urban Dictionary

One of the oldest types of instruments known to civilization. It produces sound by vibrating air throughout the length of the instrument. Flutes come in many forms, however, the most popular are end-blown and the transverse. Flutes are made with a variety of materials including wood, bamboo, various metals and even porcelain. Urban Dictionary

One of the best instruments to ever be played. The people that hate it either listened to some half-assed idiot's attempt at music or are jealous because they know they'll never be cool enough to play it. Can be played solo, in a band or orchestra, small ensemble, or even a rock band such as Jethro Tull. It is a dificult instument that requires many hours of practice but it's all worth it cause when you're good, you're damn good. Females AND males can play it. And yes, straight males. Some of the best floutists are STRAIGHT males. So stop hatin on us, 'cause you're just jealous. At least we're not obnoxious like damn trumpeteers. Urban Dictionary

A silver, long, hollow, instrutment. Urban Dictionary

For this definition, we will focus on a transverse flute. Transverse flutes are medium-long, thin, and hollow. Most modern flutes are made of silver or other metals. They are comprised of 3 parts: A headjoint, a midjoint, and a footjoint. The headjoint holds the mouthpiece. The midjoint has nearly all the keys. The footjoint contains the rest of the keys. At first glance, the keys on a flute may seem overwhelming and confusing, but after a year or two of practice, you will understand them. A special extra joint can also be purchased to aid a flute in playing lower notes. Flutes are in concert pitch, meaning that when playing a band, you do not need to transpose. Flutes are the only woodwind with sound produced by the vibration of air, as opposed to a reed. Because of this, experienced or moderately-experience flautists can play very beautiful tones. However, inexperienced flutists can end up sounding squeaky or harsh. As other definitions say flutes can make excellent weapons, although I prefer the long, thin, blunt object approach. The many holes from the keys do not lend the flute well to a blowgun. If you play flute, you are very cool! Urban Dictionary

A word used to describe a classy, sexually attractive female, generally exclaimed upon sighting. Unlike gash, the word flute cannot be used to describe an ugly woman, who may only be judged 'not flute'. Urban Dictionary

1. the obvious reference to a musical instrument 2. slang for a glass pipe used to smoke crystal meth 3. used to describe a glass used for champagne Urban Dictionary

An amazing instrument that makes the most beautiful music and is harder to play than any other instrument!! Urban Dictionary

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Consonant match to flute:
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Words that sound like flute:
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