n. [ F. flageolet, dim. of OF. flaj&unr_;l (as if fr. a LL. flautio;us), of flaüte, flahute, F. fl&unr_;te. See Flute. ] (Mus.) A small wooden pipe, having six or more holes, and a mouthpiece inserted at one end. It produces a shrill sound, softer than of the piccolo flute, and is said to have superseded the old recorder. [ 1913 Webster ]
Flageolet tones (Mus.),