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Flute

/flˈut/
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(noun) A woodwind instrument consisting of a tube with a row of holes that produce sound through vibrations caused by air blown across the edge of the holes, often tuned by plugging one or more holes with a finger; the Western concert flute, a transverse side-blown flute of European origin.

If a fire should break out, I would make off with my flute.
Bob plays not only the guitar but also the flute.
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The musician played a haunting melody on his silver ____, which echoed through the concert hall.

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