reed pipe

American  

noun

1. an organ pipe having a reed that is vibrated by air to produce the sound.

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reed pipe British  

noun

1. a wind instrument, such as a clarinet or oboe, whose sound is produced by a vibrating reed

2. an organ pipe sounded by a vibrating reed

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Etymology

Origin of reed pipe

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

Example Sentences

For more than a century, the region around Sidangkou has been a hub of musical- instrument manufacturing, including traditional Chinese instruments like the sheng, a reed pipe, and the di, a bamboo flute.

From Seattle Times

For more than a century, the region around Sidangkou has been a hub of musical instrument manufacturing, including traditional Chinese instruments like the sheng, a reed pipe, and the di, a bamboo flute.

From New York Times

I thought Grover might chew up his reed pipes in anxiety, but he straightened up and brushed off his T-shirt.

From Literature

This man had a set of reed pipes and played them better than anyone I had ever heard.

From Literature

Satyrs brought their reed pipes and played nature magic songs, and for a while the pine needles seemed to get fuller.

From Literature