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1piccolo

adjective pic·co·lo \ˈpi-kə-ˌlō\

Definition of PICCOLO

:  smaller than ordinary size <a piccolo banjo>
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Origin of PICCOLO

Italian, small
First Known Use: circa 1854

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2piccolo

noun

: a musical instrument that looks like a small flute and plays very high notes

plural piccolos

Full Definition of PICCOLO

:  a small shrill flute whose range is an octave higher than that of an ordinary flute
pic·co·lo·ist \-ˌlō-ist\ noun

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Origin of PICCOLO

Italian, short for piccolo flauto small flute
First Known Use: 1856
PICCOLO Defined for Kids

piccolo

noun pic·co·lo \ˈpi-kə-ˌlō\
plural pic·co·los

Definition of PICCOLO for Kids

:  a high-pitched instrument resembling a small flute

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