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German flute
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English
Etymology
From en German flute, likely because it originated in Germany.
Noun
en musical instrument now chiefly historical A transverse flute. from 18th c.
I He had made great progress in the gymnastic sciences of dancing, fencing and riding, played perfectly well on the German flute, and above all things valued himself upon a scrupulous observance of all the points of honour. 30
One of the gentlemen played on the violin, and the other on the german-flute.
Translations
German: de Traversflöte f
en Woodwind instruments Germany