The piccolo looks like the flute, but is much smaller and sounds very high. The alto flute sounds lower than the flute, and is a little longer. Watch some examples below.

this instrument also comes in alto and bass sizes - which are much bigger, and produce a lower sound. The flute's smaller cousin, the piccolo, plays an octave higher, making it one of the highest ...

The release added that the Centenary Flute Ensemble includes many accomplished flutists from the community and uses the piccolo, ten regular-sized flutes, two alto flutes, and a bass flute. Within ...