Piccolo

Pronunciation: /pɪˈkɒloʊ/

Definitions of piccolo

noun a small flute, typically used in orchestras and marching bands

Example Sentences

A1 I play the piccolo in the school band.

A2 The piccolo is a small flute that produces high-pitched sounds.

B1 The piccolo player performed a beautiful solo during the concert.

B2 The piccolo's piercing sound cut through the orchestra with clarity.

C1 The piccolo's agile and bright tone added a unique dimension to the symphony.

C2 The virtuoso piccolo player dazzled the audience with their flawless technique and precision.

Examples of piccolo in a Sentence

formal The piccolo is a small, high-pitched instrument commonly used in orchestras.

informal I love how the piccolo adds a bright, cheerful sound to the music.

slang That piccolo player really knows how to hit those high notes!

figurative Her voice was like a piccolo, piercing through the silence with its clarity.

Grammatical Forms of piccolo

• past tense: piccolos
• plural: piccoli
• comparative: more piccolo
• superlative: most piccolo
• present tense: piccolo
• future tense: will piccolo
• perfect tense: have piccoloed
• continuous tense: am piccoloing
• singular: piccolo
• positive degree: piccolo
• infinitive: to piccolo
• gerund: piccoloing
• participle: piccoloed

Origin and Evolution of piccolo

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'piccolo' is derived from the Italian word 'piccolo', which means small or little.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a small musical instrument, the word 'piccolo' has evolved to also refer to a small size or scale in various contexts.