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Flute a bec — Fl[^u]te [ a] bec [F.] (Mus.) A beak flute, an older form of the flute, played with a mouthpiece resembling a beak, and held like a flageolet. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
flute — early 14c., from O.Fr. flaute (12c.), from O.Prov. flaut, of uncertain origin, perhaps imitative or from L. flare to blow; perhaps influenced by Prov. laut lute. The other Germanic words (Cf. Ger. flöte) are likewise borrowings from French.… … Etymology dictionary
flûte à bec — |flüd.]ə|bek, ](ˌ)ä|b noun (plural flûtes à bec “, üts]) Etymology: French, literally, flute with a beak : fipple flute, recorder 3a … Useful english dictionary
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Armed en flute — Armed Armed, a. 1. Furnished with weapons of offense or defense; furnished with the means of security or protection. And armed host. Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. Furnished with whatever serves to add strength, force, or efficiency. [1913 Webster] A… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Fipple — A fipple is a constricted mouthpiece common to many end blown woodwind instruments, such as the tin whistle and the recorder. These instruments are known variously as fipple flutes, duct flutes, or tubular ducted flutes. Contents 1 How it works 2 … Wikipedia
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