Piccolo
a small flute, having the same compass as the ordinary orchestral flute, but its sounds are one octave higher than the notes as they are writ ten; called also an octave flute. Also, an organ stop of two feet length, the pipes are of wood, the tone bright and piercing. Also, a small upright piano, about three feet and a half high; used for certain brilliant effects, (1634) was rewarded with a portion of his estates.