Synonyms for

Flute

Verb / flu:t / Another word for flute — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A musical instrument made of metal, wood, or plastic, with a narrow tube that is played by blowing across a hole at one end.

Synonyms & similar words

transverseflute fluting champagneflute fluteglass pipe whistle recorder piccolo clarinet oboe saxophone horn trumpet cornet bugle trombone fife panpipe bagpipe shakuhachi ney dizi quena

Synonyms by register

Formal

pipe recorder oboe clarinet

Informal

whistle horn tooter

Literary

reed shawm

Antonyms

bassoon tuba trombone cello contrabassoon double bass

Common collocations

  • play the flute
  • silver flute
  • wooden flute
  • flute music
  • flute solo
  • flute melody
  • flute player

Word family

noun flute
verb flute

Usage note

The word 'flute' primarily refers to a specific woodwind instrument. While it can be used metaphorically for other hollow, pipe-like objects, this is less common.

Example sentences

  1. She learned to play the flute in band class.
  2. The sound of the flute was soothing and peaceful.
  3. The flute player performed a solo during the concert.
  4. He polished his flute before the performance.
  5. The flute is a popular instrument in many cultures.

Quotes

  • "The flute is not an instrument that has a good moral effect. It is too exciting." - Aristotle
  • "A realist, in Venice, would become a romantic by mere faithfulness to what he saw before him." - Arthur Symons
  • "I have always believed that 98% of a student's progress is due to his own efforts, and 2% to his teacher." - John Philip Sousa

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