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flute

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /fluːt/

flute means: A musical instrument shaped like a tube, played by blowing across a hole.

noun

WIND INSTRUMENTA2

A musical instrument shaped like a tube, played by blowing across a hole.

  • She plays the flute.
  • I heard two flutes in the orchestra.
  • He bought a silver flute for his daughter.

Common phrases: play the flute, silver flute, flute player

LONG GROOVEC2

A long, rounded hollow line cut into a surface, such as a column or gun barrel.

  • Each flute runs down the stone column.
  • The barrel’s flutes reduce its weight.
  • Dust had gathered inside the carved flutes.

Similar words: groove, channel

Common phrases: column flute, vertical flute, barrel flute

RECORDERC2

A tube-shaped musical instrument with finger holes and an end that you blow directly into.

  • The child played a wooden flute.
  • She covered the flute’s finger holes.
  • He blew into the flute’s mouthpiece to begin the tune.

Similar words: recorder

Common phrases: wooden flute, play the flute

Questions about flute

What does flute mean?

A musical instrument shaped like a tube, played by blowing across a hole.

What is flute in other languages?

Türkçe: flüt · Español: flauta · Français: flûte · Deutsch: Flöte · Italiano: flauto · 日本語: フルート

How do you pronounce flute?

It is pronounced /fluːt/.

How do you use flute in a sentence?

She plays the flute. I heard two flutes in the orchestra.

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