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Meaning of "piffero" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PIFFERO

piffero  [ˈpɪfəˌrəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PIFFERO

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Piffero is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PIFFERO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

piffero

Piffero

The piffero or piffaro is a double reed musical instrument with a conical bore, of the oboe family. It is used to play music in the tradition of the quattro province, an area of mountains and valleys in the north-west Italian Apennines which includes parts of the four provinces of Alessandria, Genoa, Piacenza and Pavia. It is also played throughout Southern Italy with different fingering styles dictated by local tradition. The instrument is a descendant of the Medieval shawm and belongs to the family of the bombarde. Mouthpiece The reed used by the piffero is inserted in a conical brass tube, which is itself inserted in a pirouette. This peculiarity, which is shared with oriental and ancient oboes, is unique in Italy. The piffero has eight tone holes, one of which, on the back of the instrument, is usually covered by the left hand thumb, and ends with a bell, where a cock tail feather typically rests during execution. Traditionally in Northern Italy it was accompanied by an Appennine bagpipe known as the müsa.

Definition of piffero in the English dictionary

The definition of piffero in the dictionary is a type of small rustic oboe from Italy. Other definition of piffero is an organ stop which produces a sound similar to a shawm or related reed instrument.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PIFFERO


back-row
ˈbækˌrəʊ
bigarreau
ˈbɪɡəˌrəʊ
budgerow
ˈbʌdʒəˌrəʊ
checkrow
ˈtʃɛkˌrəʊ
cicero
ˈsɪsəˌrəʊ
Comoro
ˈkɒməˌrəʊ
cornrow
ˈkɔːnˌrəʊ
fencerow
ˈfensˌrəʊ
guacharo
ˈɡwɑːtʃəˌrəʊ
hedgerow
ˈhɛdʒˌrəʊ
McEnroe
ˈmækənˌrəʊ
navarho
ˈnævəˌrəʊ
Sapporo
ˈsɑːpəʊˌrəʊ
second-row
ˈsekəndˌrəʊ
vigoro
ˈvɪɡəˌrəʊ
windrow
ˈwɪndˌrəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PIFFERO

piezoelectrically
piezoelectricity
piezomagnetic
piezomagnetic effect
piezomagnetism
piezometer
piezometric
piezometrically
piezometry
pifferaro
piffle
piffler
piffling
pig
pig bed
pig breeding
pig dog
pig farm
pig farmer
pig fern

WORDS THAT END LIKE PIFFERO

aero
bolero
brasero
caballero
cero
dinero
Duero
ground zero
Guerrero
hero
hetero
libero
montero
Nero
primero
Santiago del Estero
sombrero
superhero
vaquero
zero

Synonyms and antonyms of piffero in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «piffero» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PIFFERO

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Translator English - Chinese

piffero
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

piffero
570 millions of speakers

English

piffero
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

piffero
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

piffero
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

piffero
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Piffero
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

piffero
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

piffero
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Piffero
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

piffero
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

piffero
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

piffero
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Piffero
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

piffero
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

piffero
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पफफोरो
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Piffero
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

piffero
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Piffero
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

piffero
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

piffero
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Piffero
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

piffero
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

piffero
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Piffero
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of piffero

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PIFFERO»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PIFFERO» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about piffero

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PIFFERO»

Discover the use of piffero in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to piffero and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Music at the Gonzaga Court in Mantua
Piffero literally means “piper” or “fifer,” but such performers were probably able to double on a variety of wind instruments, including the shawm.34 In 1434 Maestro Simone, a German piffero was employed at Gianfrancesco's court.35 The ...
Donald C. Sanders, 2012
2
The story of the bagpipe
A piffero is a primitive form of bagpipe with sheepskin bag. Spohr in his Autabzbgv'aphy, under date of December 5th, 1816, quotes a piffero or bagpipe tune, which had been popular in Rome, as played by Neapolitan pipers, one playing on a ...
William Henry Grattan Flood
3
Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide, 7th Edition: The Complete, ...
... now–2011 2005 Zinfandel Piffero vineyard 87 now 2004 Zinfandel Piffero vineyard 89 now–2011 2003 Zinfandel Piffero vineyard 89 now–2010 2001 Zinfandel Piffero vineyard 90 now 2001 Zinfandel Zeni vineyard 90+? now EDMUNDS ST ...
Robert M. Parker, 2008
4
The Australian Law Times
each side, without prejudice to the admissibility in evidence of the facts thereby admitted. I found the following facts :—One C. J. Piffero was, in and prior to February, 1912, indebted to the plaintiff. For portion of this indebtedness the defendant ...
‎1913
5
The Victorian Law Reports
The defendant Anderson stated to Piffero and the plaintiff his willingness to back a bill for 501. if the plaintiff would give Piffero time. The defendants Thome informed Piffero and plaintiff that they were willing to indorse a bill for 2501. if plaintiff ...
Victoria. Supreme Court, 1915
6
Italian Musical Instruments: Mandolin, Tumbarinu, Ocarina, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Source Wikipedia, 2011
7
The Victorian Reports
it. The defendant Anderson stated to Piffero and the plaintiff his willingness to back a bill for 50l. if the plaintiff would give Piffero time. The defendants Thorns informed Piffero and plaintiff that they were willing to indorse a bill for 2501. if plaintifi ...
‎1915
8
Indian Law Reporter
10, 1982) Summary This case concerns a challenge to a tribal election held May 8, 1981, which removed plaintiffs Ike and Piffero from tribal office. Plaintiffs, who were elected as members of the Te- Moak Western Shoshone Council, seek a ...
‎1982
9
Lo Sguardo E la Memoria: Diario Di Un Emigrato in Australia
Anche i ragazzini, per guadagnarsi un pugno di riso, fanno ballare l'orso, fanno fare le capriole alle scimmiette, incantano i serpenti col piffero, seguono a suon di piffero gli elefanti col carico di turisti e tante altre cose. L'India è un Paese che  ...
Alfredo Strano, 2001
10
ROMANCE OF THE REPUBLIC.
Sometimes rapid thumps on the tambourine might be heard, indicating that the saltarello was again in rehearsal. If a piffero strolled through the street, the monotonous drone of his bagpipe was reproduced in most comical imitation ; and anon ...
L. MARIA CHILD, 1867

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PIFFERO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term piffero is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Red Cross Opens An Evacuation Center in Oakhurst For Willow Fire …
"Our disaster team is fully prepared to transition to a full shelter if evacuations stay in place overnight," said Jessica Piffero, Regional Director of ... «Sierra Sun Times, Jul 15»
2
Hero newspaper carrier to be recognized by Fresno City Council
... someone will submit Sharp's name, said Jessica Piffero, regional director of communications for the Red Cross' Central California Region. «Fresno Bee, Jul 15»
3
New home proposed in west hills of Ukiah
The property is nearly six acres and part of the Hull/Piffero subdivision which was approved by the Ukiah City Council in 2001, and “a primary ... «Ukiah Daily Journal, Jul 15»
4
'Dolores' leaves a muddy mess in Tehachapi; more rain in forecast
"We do have our shelters still open in Tehachapi as well as Frazier Park, both at zero population at this time," said Jessica Piffero, regional ... «Tehachapi News, Jul 15»
5
Lakefield's Tyler Ardron to captain Team Canada at Pacific Nations …
... Parramatta Two Blues (Australia), Calgary; Jon Phelan, Doncaster Knights (England,) Montreal; Benoit Piffero, Blagnac (England), Montreal; ... «Peterborough Examiner, Jul 15»
6
Canada names Pacific Nations Cup team as coach Crowley preps …
... Parramatta Two Blues (Australia), Calgary; Jon Phelan, Doncaster Knights (England,) Montreal; Benoit Piffero, Blagnac (England), Montreal; ... «The Daily Courier, Jul 15»
7
Central California Red Cross readying for harrowing wildfire season
American Red Cross Central Valley's director of communications Jessica Piffero shows a fire map on a wall at the agency's office. «Fresno Bee, Jul 15»
8
Canadian rugby team preps for Pacific Nations Cup as World Cup …
... B.C.; Benoit Piffero, Blagnac (France), Montreal; James Pritchard, Bedford Blues (England), Parkes, Australia; Lucas Rumball, Balmy Beach, ... «The Daily Courier, Jul 15»
9
Santa Margarita-area fire now only smoldering
Piffero said the local chapter of the Red Cross will be helping the families that lost their homes “set up the road to recovery to pick up the pieces. «New Times SLO, Jun 15»
10
River bottom fire near Santa Paula 20 percent contained
“Our volunteer disaster teams are fully prepared for wildfires this season,” Communications Director Jessica Piffero said in a news release. «Ventura County Star, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Piffero [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/piffero>. Apr 2024 ».
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