Piccolo

/ˈpɪkəloʊ/ noun

A piccolo is a very small flute that plays much higher notes than a regular flute.

From Italian 'flauto piccolo' meaning 'small flute', from 'piccolo' meaning 'small'. The shortened form 'piccolo' became the name of the instrument in English.

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