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Fife

/fˈaɪf/
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(noun) A small shrill pipe, resembling the piccolo flute, used chiefly to accompany the drum in military music

The boy played a lively tune on his fife.
The fife section marched in the parade.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In the historical parade, the musician played a high-pitched tune on a wooden ____ while marching.

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