Definitions for: Flageolet

[n] a small fipple flute with four finger holes and two thumb holes
[n] a French bean variety with light-colored seeds; usually dried

Webster (1913) Definition: Flag"eo*let`, n. [F. flageolet, dim. of OF. flaj?l
(as if fr. a LL. flautio;us), of fla["u]te, flahute, F.
fl?te. See Flute.] (Mus.)
A small wooden pipe, having six or more holes, and a
mouthpiece inserted at one end. It produces a shrill sound,
softer than of the piccolo flute, and is said to have
superseded the old recorder.

Flageolet tones (Mus.), the naturel harmonics or overtones
of stringed instruments.

Synonyms: haricot, shepherd's pipe, treble recorder

See Also: common bean, fipple flute, fipple pipe, recorder, vertical flute

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