Flutey

/ˈfluːti/ adjective

Definition

Having a sound, tone, or quality resembling that of a flute; clear and musical but sometimes thin or lacking depth.

Etymology

From 'flute' with the suffix '-y' (forming adjectives). This adjectival form became common in music criticism and description during the 19th century.

Kelly Says

Critics use 'flutey' to describe voices that are clear but maybe too thin—it's the kind of gentle insult musicians give each other, where the compliment (musical clarity) comes with a slight edge (lacking body).

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