panpipe

American  

[pan-pahyp] / ˈpænˌpaɪp /

Or Pan's pipes,

noun

1. a primitive wind instrument consisting of a series of hollow pipes of graduated length, the tones being produced by blowing across the upper ends.

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Etymology

Origin of panpipe

First recorded in 1810–20; Pan + pipe ¹

Example Sentences

On stage he dances like a Korean performer, to sounds from rain sticks, panpipes and lutes traditional to the Peruvian highlands.

From Reuters

A man sat on the steps of the trading post and tootled a lively tune on a pakila, or panpipes.

From Literature

It’s got the best music out of any of the locations in this second wave of content, a delightful mix of techno and… panpipes?

From The Verge

Some suggestions: an unaccompanied violin or cello sonata, a flute, oboe, trumpet, or horn concerto, Asaian or native American flute music, classical guitar, bagpipes, steel pan drums, panpipes, or organ.

From Literature

It’s all ceremonial mystery drums, glitching Andean panpipes, exoplanetary ocean surf-guitars and mesmerizing synthesizer technology of unknown provenance.

From Washington Post