Fife
noun
A small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo.
The soldier marched to the sound of the fife and drum.
Often appears as...
- play the fife
- fife and drum
noun
A historic county of eastern Scotland.
St. Andrews, the home of golf, is located in Fife.
Often appears as...
- fife in scotland
- county of fife
Usage tips
Geographical
noun
A small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo.
The soldier marched to the sound of the fife and drum.
Often appears as...
- play the fife
- fife and drum
noun
A historic county of eastern Scotland.
St. Andrews, the home of golf, is located in Fife.
Often appears as...
- fife in scotland
- county of fife
Usage tips
Geographical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Music Ensemble
The fife often pairs with drums in military and marching bands, creating a lively sound.
The parade featured a vibrant fife and drum corps that energized the crowd.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Use
The fife has a rich history in military music, dating back to the 16th century.
Historical reenactments often include the fife to provide an authentic atmosphere.
Pro Tip 3/3Distinct Sound
It has a distinctive, high-pitched tone that carries well over long distances, useful for marches.
Even at the back of the procession, the sharp sound of the fife was clear and compelling.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Ensemble
The fife often pairs with drums in military and marching bands, creating a lively sound.
The parade featured a vibrant fife and drum corps that energized the crowd.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Use
The fife has a rich history in military music, dating back to the 16th century.
Historical reenactments often include the fife to provide an authentic atmosphere.
Pro Tip 3/3Distinct Sound
It has a distinctive, high-pitched tone that carries well over long distances, useful for marches.
Even at the back of the procession, the sharp sound of the fife was clear and compelling.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Ensemble
The fife often pairs with drums in military and marching bands, creating a lively sound.
The parade featured a vibrant fife and drum corps that energized the crowd.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Use
The fife has a rich history in military music, dating back to the 16th century.
Historical reenactments often include the fife to provide an authentic atmosphere.
Pro Tip 3/3Distinct Sound
It has a distinctive, high-pitched tone that carries well over long distances, useful for marches.
Even at the back of the procession, the sharp sound of the fife was clear and compelling.
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Quote examples
Steve Carell
American Actor
I play the baritone horn - which is like a mini tuba, and is the least sexy instrument you can choose, and I generally say I don't play one so I don't have to acknowledge it. I also play fife.
Quote examples
Steve Carell
American Actor
I play the baritone horn - which is like a mini tuba, and is the least sexy instrument you can choose, and I generally say I don't play one so I don't have to acknowledge it. I also play fife.
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