A miniature, high-pitched flute is called a(n) ____

A.English horn
B.French horn
C.piccolo
D.contrabassoon

C. piccolo

The answer is C. piccolo.

To arrive at this answer, let's go through the process of elimination:

A. English horn: English horn is a double-reed woodwind instrument, similar to an oboe but with a lower pitch. It is not a miniature, high-pitched flute.

B. French horn: French horn is a brass instrument, characterized by its large bell and coiled tubing. It is not a flute and typically does not produce high-pitched sounds.

C. Piccolo: A piccolo is a small, high-pitched member of the flute family. It is often referred to as a miniature flute due to its size and produces high-pitched tones. Thus, this option fits the given description.

D. Contrabassoon: Contrabassoon is a double-reed instrument of the woodwind family, known for its deep, low-pitched tones. It is not a miniature flute and does not produce high-pitched sounds.

By applying the process of elimination, we can determine that the correct answer is C. piccolo.