panpipes

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plural-noun
Definitions
  • (musical instrument) An instrument consisting of a series of ten or more tubes of different lengths, typically closed at the bottom and open at the top. The instrument is played by blowing across the open end at the top.

Etymology

Affix from English Pan (Greek god of nature, god who inspired fears) + English pipes.

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English

pipes

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