Piccolo (noun)

A small flute with a high pitch that is used in orchestras and military bands.

Origin:

Derived from the italian word 'piccolino' meaning 'small', 'piccolo' is a term used to describe a small flute with a high pitch.

Examples:

1. The piccolo is an important member of the flute family, and is often used to play high, fluttering parts in orchestral music.
2. The piccolo has a unique sound, which is bright and piercing, and adds a different dimension to the music.
3. The piccolo is smaller than a standard flute and has a different key mechanism, which allows it to play notes much higher than a regular flute.
4. The piccolo is typically played by a specialist musician, who is skilled in playing the high and challenging parts that are often written for it.
5. The piccolo is an essential part of many orchestral works, and is often featured in famous classical pieces such as Tchaikovsky's 'The Nutcracker Suite'.