A1 noun Neutro

flute

/fluːt/

A flute is a musical instrument that belongs to the woodwind family. It is a long, thin tube played by blowing air across a hole while covering other holes with your fingers or keys.

Exemplos

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1

She plays the flute in the school band every Tuesday.

She plays the flute in the school band every Tuesday.

2

The soloist performed a complex piece for the flute and piano.

The soloist performed a complex piece for the flute and piano.

3

I just started learning the flute, and it's really fun!

I just started learning the flute, and it's really fun!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
flute
Verb
flute
Adjetivo
fluted
Relacionado
flautist
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Dica de memorização

Think of the long, thin 'l' in the middle of 'flute' as the long, thin shape of the instrument itself.

Quiz rápido

The musician played a beautiful melody on his ___.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: flute

Exemplos

1

She plays the flute in the school band every Tuesday.

everyday

She plays the flute in the school band every Tuesday.

2

The soloist performed a complex piece for the flute and piano.

formal

The soloist performed a complex piece for the flute and piano.

3

I just started learning the flute, and it's really fun!

informal

I just started learning the flute, and it's really fun!

4

The historical development of the flute reflects significant changes in orchestral tuning.

academic

The historical development of the flute reflects significant changes in orchestral tuning.

5

Our company decided to sponsor the local flute ensemble's winter performance.

business

Our company decided to sponsor the local flute ensemble's winter performance.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
flute
Verb
flute
Adjetivo
fluted
Relacionado
flautist

Colocações comuns

play the flute play the flute
flute solo flute solo
silver flute silver flute
transverse flute transverse flute
flute player flute player

Frases Comuns

champagne flute

a tall, thin glass for drinking champagne

flute-like voice

a high and clear singing or speaking voice

to flute a crust

to make decorative grooves in the edge of a pie crust

Frequentemente confundido com

flute vs recorder

A recorder is held vertically and blown into the end, while a modern concert flute is held horizontally.

flute vs flute (glass)

A 'flute' can also refer to a tall, narrow glass used for serving sparkling wine.

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Notas de uso

When talking about playing the instrument, always use the definite article 'the' (e.g., 'I play the flute'). The word can also be used as a verb to describe making a high-pitched sound.

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Erros comuns

Learners often forget to use 'the' when saying they play the instrument, or they confuse the spelling with 'flute' (the instrument) and 'float' (to stay on top of water).

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Dica de memorização

Think of the long, thin 'l' in the middle of 'flute' as the long, thin shape of the instrument itself.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old French 'flaute', which likely comes from the Latin 'flare', meaning 'to blow'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Plural: flutes Verb forms: flute, fluting, fluted
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Contexto cultural

The flute is one of the oldest known musical instruments and is found in various forms across almost every culture in history.

Quiz rápido

The musician played a beautiful melody on his ___.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: flute

Mais palavras de music

melody

A1

A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.

note

A1

In music, a note is a single sound with a specific pitch and length. It also refers to the written symbol on a page that tells a musician which sound to play.

scale

A1

A musical scale is a set of musical notes ordered by pitch, going up or down in a specific pattern. It acts like a ladder of sounds that musicians use to create melodies and harmonies.

sharp

A1

In music, a sharp is a symbol (#) that tells a player to play a note one half-step higher. It also refers to the specific note that has been raised.

flat

A1

In music, a flat is a symbol (♭) that tells a musician to play a note a half-step lower than usual. It also describes a sound or voice that is slightly lower than the correct musical pitch.

beat

A1

The regular pulse or rhythm in a piece of music that you can clap your hands or tap your feet to. It is the basic unit of time in a song that helps musicians stay together.

bar

A1

In music, a bar is a short section of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is shown on paper by vertical lines that divide the musical staff into equal parts.

time signature

A1

A time signature is a set of two numbers at the beginning of a piece of music. It tells the musician how many beats are in each measure and which note value represents one beat.

instrument

A1

An object that is played to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum. It can also be a tool used by scientists or doctors to do very exact work.

violin

A1

A musical instrument with four strings that is held under the chin and played with a bow. It is known for its high-pitched, expressive sound and is used in many types of music, especially classical and folk.

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