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a large flute pitched a perfect fourth lower than an ordinary flute.[1930-35]
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alto flute
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alto flute — noun : a large flute pitched a fourth lower than the ordinary flute called also bass flute * * * a large flute pitched a perfect fourth lower than an ordinary flute. [1930 35] * * * alto flute, a type of large flute that has wider holes than the… … Useful english dictionary
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Flute quartet — A flute quartet is a musical term for a type of chamber music group. They are normally found in two forms: those consisting of a flute, a violin, a viola and a cello; and those consisting of four flutes. This last combination often comes in three … Wikipedia
Flûte d'amour — The flûte d amour or flauto d amore is pitched in either A or B flat and is intermediate in size between the modern C concert flute, and the alto flute in G. It is the mezzo soprano member of the flute family. It is also sometimes called a tenor… … Wikipedia
