noun
piccolo
PIH-kuh-loh
Piccolo (noun) means a small flute pitched about an octave higher than the standard concert flute. Example: “The piccolo's high notes cut through the rest of the orchestra.”
noun
1
A small flute pitched about an octave higher than the standard concert flute.
"The piccolo's high notes cut through the rest of the orchestra."
2
A small bottle of champagne holding a quarter of the standard size.
"They ordered a piccolo of champagne to celebrate."
How to use piccolo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, high-pitched flute, or a small champagne bottle.
Common pairings
play the piccolo
piccolo of champagne
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Word forms
- Plural
- piccolos, piccoli
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Etymology
From Italian piccolo, meaning "small."
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What does “piccolo” mean?
The word “piccolo” means a small flute pitched about an octave higher than the standard concert flute. In plain terms, a small, high-pitched flute, or a small champagne bottle.
How do you pronounce “piccolo”?
“Piccolo” is pronounced PIH-kuh-loh (/ˈpɪkəloʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “piccolo” in a sentence?
Here is “piccolo” used in a sentence: “The piccolo's high notes cut through the rest of the orchestra.”
What part of speech is “piccolo”?
“Piccolo” is a noun.
Where does the word “piccolo” come from?
The word “piccolo” comes from Italian. From Italian piccolo, meaning "small.".
How many meanings does “piccolo” have?
“Piccolo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small flute pitched about an octave higher than the standard concert flute.
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