Flute

Pronunciation: /fluːt/

Definitions of flute

noun a musical instrument in the woodwind family, typically made of metal or wood, consisting of a long, narrow tube with holes along it that are stopped by the fingers or keys to produce different notes

Example Sentences

A1 She plays the flute in the school band.

A2 I bought a new flute to learn how to play music.

B1 The flute is a woodwind instrument that produces beautiful melodies.

B2 The musician showcased her skills on the flute during the concert.

C1 The intricate design of the flute allows for a wide range of musical expression.

C2 The virtuoso flutist captivated the audience with her flawless performance.

Examples of flute in a Sentence

formal The musician played a beautiful melody on the flute during the orchestra performance.

informal I love listening to the flute in a jazz band, it always adds a nice touch.

slang I heard that new flute player is really killing it with their solos.

figurative Her voice was like a flute, delicate and enchanting.

Grammatical Forms of flute

• past tense: fluted
• plural: flutes
• comparative: more flute
• superlative: most flute
• present tense: flutes
• future tense: will flute
• perfect tense: have fluted
• continuous tense: is fluting
• singular: flute
• positive degree: flute
• infinitive: to flute
• gerund: fluting
• participle: fluting

Origin and Evolution of flute

First Known Use: 1100 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'flute' originated from the Latin word 'flauta' which came from the Greek word 'phlutē'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a musical instrument, the word 'flute' has evolved to also refer to a variety of objects with a long, slender shape resembling the instrument, such as a drinking straw or a cylindrical tube in machinery.