Transverse Flute (Noun)
Meaning
A high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The musician's fingers moved deftly over the finger holes of the transverse flute as she played a lively melody.
- In the orchestra, the transverse flute section added a bright and airy texture to the overall sound.
- The transverse flute's high-pitched tones soared above the other instruments in the ensemble.
- She carefully assembled her transverse flute, making sure all the parts were securely in place before the concert.
- The transverse flute's unique timbre and agility made it a popular choice for solo performances of Baroque music.