panpipes

British

/ ˈpænˌpaɪps /

plural noun

Also called: pipes of Pan. syrinx. (often singular; often capital) a number of reeds or whistles of graduated lengths bound together to form a musical wind instrument

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

From Reuters • Aug. 17, 2023

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 • Aug. 8, 2022

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

From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2019

Although best known for playing saxophones of all sizes, his arsenal also included clarinet, trumpet, violin, harmonica, panpipes, keyboards, trombone, ukulele and banjo.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 27, 2017

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

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

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