fluting

[US]/'fluːtɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈflutɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. playing a flute; sound of a flute; making grooves
v. playing a flute

Phrases & Collocations

beautiful fluting sound

fluting technique

fluting melody

fluting solo

fluting performance

fluting practice

reed flute cave

Example Sentences

the silvery fluting of a blackbird.

the golden, fluting voice filled the room.

Rain was drumming on the roof, wind fluting in the eaves of the cottage, sea performing glissandi with the beach.

The fluting on the columns added an elegant touch to the building.

She practiced her fluting skills every day to improve.

The fluting sound of the flute echoed through the concert hall.

The fluting of the bird's song filled the forest with melody.

The fluting pattern on the fabric was intricate and beautiful.

He admired the craftsmanship of the fluting on the antique vase.

The fluting of the cake made it look like a work of art.

The fluting technique used in pottery created a unique texture.

The fluting of the singer's voice captivated the audience.

She studied the history of fluting in architecture for her thesis.

Real-world Examples

Once the drums were stacked, the grooves were carves, that's called " fluting."

Source: Uncle Rich takes you on a trip to Europe.

Instruments lined the bench—dials glowing, wire gridex planes with fluting glass emerging from them.

Source: "Dune" audiobook

It shot forth from the central fluting of a column that supported the pediment of the bookcase.

Source: Gentleman Thief

There were tender little fluting sounds here and there and everywhere, as if scores of birds were beginning to tune up for a concert.

Source: The Secret Garden (Original Version)

And as he walked, taking his time, he kept up a very soft light whistling, an airy, far-away fluting that sounded mournful and tender.

Source: Garden Party (Part 1)

When it is in full springtime bloom it is partly divided by rocks that roughen the lip of the precipice, but this division amounts only to a kind of fluting and grooving of the column, which has a beautiful effect.

Source: Yosemite

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