Fife (noun)

1. A small, high-pitched flute with six finger holes and a narrow bore, used especially in military bands.
2. A military band that plays on fifes and drums.

Origin:

From the low german word pfeife, meaning "pipe".

Examples:

1. He played the fife in the military band.
2. The fife is a small, high-pitched flute.
3. The fife and drum corps was a popular feature at the parade.
4. The fife is often used in military music.
5. The fife is a difficult instrument to play due to its small size and high pitch.