Flageolet

/ˈflædʒəleɪ/
noun

A small flute-like musical instrument, usually with six holes.

The musician played a beautiful melody on the flageolet.
Visual representation of "flageolet" - A small flute-like musical instrument, usually with six holes.

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  • play the flageolet
  • flageolet melody
noun

A pale green variety of the French bean that can be eaten whole.

A salad of flageolet beans, cherry tomatoes, and basil makes a perfect summer dish.
Visual representation of "flageolet" - A pale green variety of the French bean that can be eaten whole.

Often appears as...

  • flageolet beans
  • flageolet salad
noun

A small flute-like musical instrument, usually with six holes.

The musician played a beautiful melody on the flageolet.
Visual representation of "flageolet" - A small flute-like musical instrument, usually with six holes.

Often appears as...

  • play the flageolet
  • flageolet melody
noun

A pale green variety of the French bean that can be eaten whole.

A salad of flageolet beans, cherry tomatoes, and basil makes a perfect summer dish.
Visual representation of "flageolet" - A pale green variety of the French bean that can be eaten whole.

Often appears as...

  • flageolet beans
  • flageolet salad
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "flageolet"
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Classical Music

The flageolet is often associated with baroque and classical music ensembles.

Illustration for Classical Music
The baroque quartet featured a flageolet in one of the concertos.
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Rare Instrument

The flageolet is not common today and may seem exotic; perfect for unique musical color.

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The composer added a flageolet to give the piece an uncommon texture.
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Folk Associations

The flageolet is sometimes used in folk music, evoking pastoral or old-world scenes.

Illustration for Folk Associations
The folk band's flageolet solo transported the audience to a rustic countryside.
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Classical Music

The flageolet is often associated with baroque and classical music ensembles.

Illustration for Classical Music
The baroque quartet featured a flageolet in one of the concertos.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Rare Instrument

The flageolet is not common today and may seem exotic; perfect for unique musical color.

Illustration for Rare Instrument
The composer added a flageolet to give the piece an uncommon texture.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Folk Associations

The flageolet is sometimes used in folk music, evoking pastoral or old-world scenes.

Illustration for Folk Associations
The folk band's flageolet solo transported the audience to a rustic countryside.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Classical Music

The flageolet is often associated with baroque and classical music ensembles.

Illustration for Classical Music
The baroque quartet featured a flageolet in one of the concertos.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Rare Instrument

The flageolet is not common today and may seem exotic; perfect for unique musical color.

Illustration for Rare Instrument
The composer added a flageolet to give the piece an uncommon texture.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Folk Associations

The flageolet is sometimes used in folk music, evoking pastoral or old-world scenes.

Illustration for Folk Associations
The folk band's flageolet solo transported the audience to a rustic countryside.
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