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sopranino

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so·pra·ni·no  (spr-nn, spr-)
n. pl. so·pra·ni·nos
A musical instrument, such as a recorder, that is higher in pitch than the soprano of its family.
[Italian, diminutive of soprano, soprano; see soprano.]
sopranino [ˌsɒprəˈniːnəʊ]
n pl -nos
(Music / Instruments)
a.  the instrument with the highest possible pitch in a family of instruments
b.  (as modifier) a sopranino recorder
[Italian, diminutive of soprano]
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Adj.1.sopranino - higher in range than soprano; "a sopranino recorder"
high-pitched, high - used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
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