pennywhistle

Thân thiện

A child plays a cheerful tune on a pennywhistle in the park.

Definition

Noun: A small, simple wind instrument, typically made of metal, with six finger holes and a mouthpiece containing a fipple (a block that directs the air stream). It is known for being inexpensive and producing a high-pitched, clear sound.

Usage

The word "pennywhistle" refers specifically to the instrument itself. It is often used in folk music, traditional Irish music, and as a beginner's instrument.

Examples

• The street musician played a lively tune on his pennywhistle.
• She learned to play the pennywhistle before moving on to the flute.
• The sound of a pennywhistle is common in Celtic music.

Advanced Usage

• "To play the pennywhistle": This is the standard phrase for performing music with this instrument.
  • He taught himself to play the pennywhistle from a book.

Variants and Related Words

• Tin whistle: This is a direct synonym for "pennywhistle." The terms are often used interchangeably, though "tin whistle" might be considered slightly more formal or generic.
• Fipple flute: This is the technical category of wind instruments to which the pennywhistle belongs. A recorder is another type of fipple flute.

Synonyms

• Tin whistle
• Irish whistle (when referring to its use in that musical tradition)

Related Phrases

• Pennywhistle music: Music composed for or typically played on this instrument.
  • The pub was filled with the sound of traditional pennywhistle music.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an inexpensive fipple flute

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tin whistle
• whistle