fipple flute — [fip′əl] n. [< ?] any of a class of vertical flutes, as the recorder, in which a wedgelike plug (fipple) near the mouthpiece diverts part of the breath in producing the tones … English World dictionary
fipple flute — noun a tubular wind instrument with 8 finger holes and a fipple mouthpiece • Syn: ↑fipple pipe, ↑recorder, ↑vertical flute • Hypernyms: ↑pipe • Hyponyms: ↑flageolet, ↑treble recorder … Useful english dictionary
fipple flute — /ˈfɪpəl flut/ (say fipuhl flooht) noun any of a group of instruments, as the recorder, flageolet, etc., with a straight pipe equipped with finger holes and a fipple mouthpiece …
fipple flute — noun a flute, such as a recorder, played by blowing endways … English new terms dictionary
fipple flute — fip′ple flute n. mad recorder 5) … From formal English to slang
fipple flute — noun Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1911 any of a group of wind instruments (as a flageolet or recorder) having a straight tubular shape, a whistle mouthpiece, and finger holes … New Collegiate Dictionary
flute — [flo͞ot] n. [ME floute < OFr fleüte, flaute < Prov fläut, prob. < flaujol (OFr flajeol: see FLAGEOLET1) + laüt, LUTE1] 1. a) a high pitched wind instrument consisting of a long, slender tube, played by blowing across a hole near one end … English World dictionary
flûte-à-bec — /flüt ä bek/ noun (French) A fipple flute, a recorder or flageolet • • • Main Entry: ↑flute … Useful english dictionary
Flute — The flute is a musical instrument of the woodwind family. Unlike other woodwind instruments, a flute is a reedless wind instrument that produces its sound from the flow of air against an edge.A musician who plays the flute can be referred to as a … Wikipedia
Fipple — A fipple is a constricted mouthpiece common to many end blown woodwind instruments, such as the tin whistle and the recorder. These instruments are known variously as fipple flutes, duct flutes, or tubular ducted flutes. Contents 1 How it works 2 … Wikipedia
