noun
ocarina
ok-uh-REE-nuh
Ocarina (noun) means a small wind instrument, closed at both ends, that is played by blowing into it and covering finger holes to change the note. Example: “She learned to play a simple folk tune on the ocarina.”
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A small wind instrument, closed at both ends, that is played by blowing into it and covering finger holes to change the note.
"She learned to play a simple folk tune on the ocarina."
"The ocarina has a soft, hollow sound."
"He carries a small clay ocarina in his coat pocket."
How to use ocarina
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small wind instrument with finger holes.
When to use it
It is a neutral, everyday word for a musical instrument.
Common pairings
play the ocarina
a clay ocarina
ocarina music
learn the ocarina
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Etymology
English borrowed the word from Italian, where ocarina literally means "little goose". The name refers to the instrument's resemblance to the bird.
Rhymes for ocarina
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What is an ocarina?
An ocarina is a small wind instrument that is closed at both ends. You blow into it and cover finger holes to change the pitch.
What does ocarina mean in Italian?
The Italian word literally means "little goose". The instrument was named for its resemblance to the bird.
How do you pronounce ocarina?
In British English it is said ok-uh-REE-nuh, with the stress on the third syllable.
What is the meaning of ocarina?
"ocarina" (noun) means a small wind instrument, closed at both ends, that is played by blowing into it and covering finger holes to change the note.
