Flauto

/ˈflɑːuːtoʊ/ noun

Definition

The Italian word for flute, used in musical notation and instruction to specify the flute as the instrument.

Etymology

From Italian 'flauto' meaning flute, itself from Old French 'flaute' and Latin origins. Used in English primarily in musical contexts and terminology.

Kelly Says

Musical terminology is absolutely flooded with Italian words because the Italians were the supreme innovators of classical music during the Renaissance—composers wrote instructions in Italian and those words stuck around forever!

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