Fife (Noun)
Meaning
A small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo; has a shrill tone and is used chiefly to accompany drums in a marching band.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The marching band's fife section played a lively melody that made everyone's feet tap.
- She struggled to play the fife in tune at first, but with practice, she became a skilled musician.
- The Civil War reenactor carefully selected a reproduction fife to complete his drummer boy costume.
- As the parade approached, the sound of the fife and drums filled the air, signaling the start of the festivities.
- In the high school marching band, Kevin played the fife with precision and enthusiasm, entertaining the crowds at football games.