Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fife
noun
/faɪf/
Definition
A small, high-pitched, flute-like musical instrument used in military bands and for marching.
Examples
- The soldier played his fife as the troops marched by.
- During the parade, the fife’s lively melody caught everyone’s attention.
- He learned to play the fife in the school band, enjoying its bright tone.
Meaning
The fife is a wooden, wind instrument that produces a sharp sound and is often associated with military music and ceremonies.
Synonyms
- flute
- pipe
- wind instrument
