CEFR A2

recorders

noun

Meaning

A simple wind instrument, typically with a straight, cylindrical body and a whistle mouthpiece, played with the fingers.

Examples

Many children learn to play the recorder in elementary school.
The sound of the recorder can be quite sweet and clear.

Synonyms: flute, whistle, pipe

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recorders (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈkɔːrdərz/

Definition

A simple wind instrument, typically with a straight, cylindrical body and a whistle mouthpiece, played with the fingers.

Examples

Many children learn to play the recorder in elementary school.
The sound of the recorder can be quite sweet and clear.

How to Use recorders

play the recorder (collocation): To produce music using a recorder instrument. — "My daughter loves to play the recorder in her music class."
recorder music (collocation): Music specifically composed for or performed on the recorder. — "We listened to some beautiful recorder music from the Renaissance period."

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