Piccolo is the smallest of the woodwind instruments and the highest in pitch. It measures about 12 inches (30 centimeters) long.
The piccolo is a member of the flute family. It is about half the length of the common concert flute and is played in the same way (see Flute). The piccolo sounds an octave higher than the concert flute, producing a bright, penetrating tone. The piccolo came into use as an orchestral instrument in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. The instrument is also used in concert and military bands.
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