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piccolo, Music: Theory, Forms, And Instruments
Related Category: Music: Theory, Forms, And Instruments
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piccolo, small transverse flute pitched an octave higher than the standard flute. Its tone is bright and shrill, and it can produce the highest notes in the orchestral range. The piccolo is used in orchestras and especially in military bands. See fife.
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