1. a small flute pitched an octave higher than an ordinary flute

Examples

• The piccolo player sat in the front row of the orchestra.
• She practiced scales on her piccolo every morning.
• The piccolo’s high notes soared above the other instruments.
• He switched from flute to piccolo for the marching band performance.
• The piccolo solo in the symphony was beautifully executed.
• Learning piccolo requires good breath control and finger technique.