Flageolet (Noun)
Meaning 1
A French bean variety with light-colored seeds; usually dried.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A small fipple flute with four finger holes and two thumb holes.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The musician carefully placed her fingers over the holes of the flageolet to produce a clear, high-pitched sound.
- In the 18th century, the flageolet was a popular instrument among traveling musicians and street performers.
- The flageolet's small size and portability made it an ideal instrument for composers to write music for.
- As she walked through the French countryside, the sound of a flageolet drifted through the air, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
- The historical reenactor carefully crafted a replica of a flageolet, using traditional materials and techniques to create an authentic sound.