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Flageolet

usgb/ˈflædʒəleɪ/Volume
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Classical MusicPlay
The flageolet is often associated with baroque and classical music ensembles. SlideThe baroque quartet featured a flageolet in one of the concertos.
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Rare InstrumentPlay
The flageolet is not common today and may seem exotic; perfect for unique musical color. SlideThe composer added a flageolet to give the piece an uncommon texture.
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Folk AssociationsPlay
The flageolet is sometimes used in folk music, evoking pastoral or old-world scenes. SlideThe folk band's flageolet solo transported the audience to a rustic countryside.