panpipes
2 synonyms for panpipes, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A musical instrument made of ten or more tubes of different lengths, sealed at the lower end and open at the upper end, played by blowing across the open ends.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
pan flute
syrinx
How to use panpipes
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
play the panpipes
a set of panpipes
the sound of panpipes
It is an everyday, neutral term used for both the folk instrument and its classical form.
Etymology
The name combines Pan, the Greek god of nature, with pipes.
Full origin of panpipes →Frequently asked questions
What are panpipes?
They are a wind instrument made of several tubes of different lengths bound together, each producing a different note.
How do you play panpipes?
You blow across the open top of each tube to produce a note, moving between tubes for different pitches.
Are panpipes and the pan flute the same instrument?
Yes, pan flute is simply another common name for panpipes.
