Also means
a larger flute pitched a fourth below the standard flute
Usage Note
Altflöte has a darker, mellower tone than the standard Querflöte. It is used in chamber music, contemporary music, and occasionally in orchestral works for its distinctive colour in the lower register.
Examples
"Die Altflöte erzeugt einen wärmeren Klang als die normale Konzertflöte."
Natural Translation
The alto flute produces a warmer sound than the standard concert flute.
Literal Translation
The alto-flute produces a warmer sound than the normal concert-flute.
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