Piccolo
noun
A small flute that sounds one octave higher than the ordinary flute.
In the orchestra, she plays the piccolo.
Often appears as...
- play a piccolo
- piccolo solo
noun
It is an Italian word meaning 'small'. These days, it's often used in cafe terminology to define a small version of a latte, around 60-80ml in volume.
He asked for a piccolo at the coffee shop.
Often appears as...
- piccolo latte
- order a piccolo
noun
A small flute that sounds one octave higher than the ordinary flute.
In the orchestra, she plays the piccolo.
Often appears as...
- play a piccolo
- piccolo solo
noun
It is an Italian word meaning 'small'. These days, it's often used in cafe terminology to define a small version of a latte, around 60-80ml in volume.
He asked for a piccolo at the coffee shop.
Often appears as...
- piccolo latte
- order a piccolo
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Orchestra Role
The piccolo adds a bright, high pitch to the orchestra, often for special effects.
During the symphony's climax, the piccolo's piercing sound stood out.
Pro Tip 2/3Solo Spotlight
The piccolo is featured in solos to showcase its distinctive, high-pitched tone.
The piccolo solo was so captivating, it gave the audience chills.
Pro Tip 3/3Marching Bands
In marching bands, piccolos play a key role because their sound carries well outdoors.
At the parade, the piccolos were heard clearly over the other instruments.
Pro Tip 1/3Orchestra Role
The piccolo adds a bright, high pitch to the orchestra, often for special effects.
During the symphony's climax, the piccolo's piercing sound stood out.
Pro Tip 2/3Solo Spotlight
The piccolo is featured in solos to showcase its distinctive, high-pitched tone.
The piccolo solo was so captivating, it gave the audience chills.
Pro Tip 3/3Marching Bands
In marching bands, piccolos play a key role because their sound carries well outdoors.
At the parade, the piccolos were heard clearly over the other instruments.
Pro Tip 1/3Orchestra Role
The piccolo adds a bright, high pitch to the orchestra, often for special effects.
During the symphony's climax, the piccolo's piercing sound stood out.
Pro Tip 2/3Solo Spotlight
The piccolo is featured in solos to showcase its distinctive, high-pitched tone.
The piccolo solo was so captivating, it gave the audience chills.
Pro Tip 3/3Marching Bands
In marching bands, piccolos play a key role because their sound carries well outdoors.
At the parade, the piccolos were heard clearly over the other instruments.
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Video examples
The secrets of the...
This was the first major orchestral composition to use trombones, and Beethoven also employs a high-pitched piccolo and a low-pitched contrabassoon to give the orchestra a wider range than most classical compositions. Exaggerated musical dynamics further heighten the drama.
Video examples
My quest to defy gravity...
where we encounter unexpected turbulence and get accelerated oddly, where the ground changes and moves out from under us -- like the composer who is trying to hit a note higher than the human voice can sing, he invents a piccolo or a flute,
Video examples
The secrets of the...
This was the first major orchestral composition to use trombones, and Beethoven also employs a high-pitched piccolo and a low-pitched contrabassoon to give the orchestra a wider range than most classical compositions. Exaggerated musical dynamics further heighten the drama.
Video examples
My quest to defy gravity...
where we encounter unexpected turbulence and get accelerated oddly, where the ground changes and moves out from under us -- like the composer who is trying to hit a note higher than the human voice can sing, he invents a piccolo or a flute,
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Joseph B. Wirthlin
American Businessman
The Lord did not people the earth with a vibrant orchestra of personalities only to value the piccolos of the world. Every instrument is precious and adds to the complex beauty of the symphony.
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Gustav Mahler
Austrian Composer
Beauty and fullness of tone can be achieved by having the whole orchestra play with high clarinets and a carefully selected number of piccolos.
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Jean Hanff Korelitz
American Novelist
Did I become a theater person right then, sitting in the Imperial Theater, waiting for the high piccolo note at the start of 'Pippin'? Maybe.
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Alexandre Desplat
French Composer
I played the piccolo in the 'Ides of March' and 'The Fantastic Mr. Fox' score.
Quote examples
Joseph B. Wirthlin
American Businessman
The Lord did not people the earth with a vibrant orchestra of personalities only to value the piccolos of the world. Every instrument is precious and adds to the complex beauty of the symphony.
Quote examples
Gustav Mahler
Austrian Composer
Beauty and fullness of tone can be achieved by having the whole orchestra play with high clarinets and a carefully selected number of piccolos.
Quote examples
Jean Hanff Korelitz
American Novelist
Did I become a theater person right then, sitting in the Imperial Theater, waiting for the high piccolo note at the start of 'Pippin'? Maybe.
Quote examples
Alexandre Desplat
French Composer
I played the piccolo in the 'Ides of March' and 'The Fantastic Mr. Fox' score.
Example 1 of 4
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