Piccoloflöte
feminine
The German word for the small, high-pitched transverse flute is Piccoloflöte.
Meaning: small, high-pitched transverse flute (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- In German, Piccolo is also a common term for a very small bottle of sparkling wine or champagne. If you ask for a Piccolo at a café, you might be served a drink instead of a musical instrument.
- In a professional German orchestra, the player of the Piccoloflöte is often the same person who plays the standard Querflöte. They must switch instruments rapidly, often within a few bars of music.
- Because 'Piccoloflöte' is a feminine noun, the diminutive form 'Piccoloflötechen' is rarely used, as the word 'piccolo' already implies a small scale.
Examples in context
- Die Piccoloflöte liegt auf dem Tisch.The piccolo flute is lying on the table.
- Sie spielt sehr gut die Piccoloflöte.She plays the piccolo flute very well.
- Ich muss eine neue Piccoloflöte kaufen.I need to buy a new piccolo flute.
Example conversation
A music classroom after a rehearsal.
- SarahHast du deine Piccoloflöte vergessen?Did you forget your piccolo flute?
- LukasNein, sie ist in meiner Tasche.No, it is in my bag.
- SarahGut, Lukas, dann können wir gehen.Good, Lukas, then we can go.
- LukasJa, ich bin bereit.Yes, I am ready.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “piccolo” translations and entries Piccoloflöte, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
