Is flute a soft sound?
The early flute had a soft sound that restricted its use in concert settings. Then, design improvements resulted in a broader range and more robust sound.
Is the flute loud?
Flute can be quiet, as instruments go. But it's also quite capable of holding its own in a full symphony orchestra!
What is the sound of a flute?
Airy, light, poetic, mellow, bright, wafting, ethereal, rich, soft, graceful, penetrating, brilliant, clear, shrill, silvery, wind-like, whistling, whispering, humming, filigree, sighing, aspirate.