fife
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When Daudet is unsuccessful in discovering the source of an old proverb, a fife player advises him to seek it in “the cicadas’ library,” meaning a field where one lies on one’s back and contemplates.
From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2021
A fife and drum corps perform at King and Market streets before the parade passes through.
From Washington Post • Jun. 30, 2021
There was a “Spirit of ’76”—three men with fife and drum.
From Slate • Jun. 20, 2020
A soundtrack absent of bagpipes, fife and drums and marching bands.
From Washington Times • Mar. 18, 2020
“All your fife you’ve lied, manipulated people, and tried to avoid consequences,” she said.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
Vocabulary lists containing fife
Music to My Ears: Instrumental Vocab
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Musical Instruments - Middle School
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