Ocarina

Pronunciation: /ɑˈkəriːnə/

Definitions of ocarina

noun A type of vessel flute that is often associated with The Legend of Zelda video game series

Example Sentences

A1 I bought an ocarina as a souvenir from my trip.

A2 She learned how to play the ocarina in music class.

B1 The ocarina is a type of wind instrument that originated in Italy.

B2 The musician played a beautiful melody on his ocarina during the concert.

C1 The intricate design of the ocarina showcased the craftsmanship of the artist.

C2 The ocarina's haunting sound filled the room with a sense of nostalgia.

Examples of ocarina in a Sentence

formal The musician played a beautiful melody on the ocarina during the classical concert.

informal I love bringing out my ocarina and playing some tunes by the campfire.

slang Check out this cool ocarina I found at the flea market!

figurative Her voice was like an ocarina, pure and sweet.

Grammatical Forms of ocarina

• plural: ocarinas
• comparative: more ocarina
• superlative: most ocarina
• present tense: play the ocarina
• future tense: will play the ocarina
• perfect tense: have played the ocarina
• continuous tense: is playing the ocarina
• singular: ocarina
• positive degree: ocarina
• infinitive: to play the ocarina
• gerund: playing the ocarina
• participle: played the ocarina

Origin and Evolution of ocarina

First Known Use: 1853 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The ocarina is believed to have originated in Italy during the 19th century.

Evolution of the word: The word 'ocarina' is derived from the Italian word 'oca', meaning goose, due to the instrument's shape resembling a goose egg. Over time, the ocarina has evolved from a simple clay instrument to a popular musical tool used in various genres of music.