Flauto is an Italian word that refers to a musical instrument known in English as a flute. However, there are several synonyms for the word flauto that can be used to describe this instrument. One of them is ottavino, which is the smaller version of the flute that plays an octave higher than the standard flute. Another synonym for flauto is traverso, which is a type of baroque flute with a unique sound. Some other synonyms for flauto include fife, piccolo, recorder, and native American flute. All these synonyms refer to the same musical instrument but may differ slightly in their design, construction, or sound.