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单词 fipple
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Definition of fipple in English:

fipple

noun ˈfɪp(ə)lˈfipəl
  • The mouthpiece of a recorder or similar wind instrument which is blown endwise, in which a thin channel cut through a block directs a stream of air against a sharp edge. The term has been applied to various parts of this, including the block and the channel.

    (竖笛类管乐器的)吹口

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Unfortunately part of the mouth-piece and the clay block or fipple were missing, and immediate conservation was needed.
    • The fipple block is formed from a solid mass of material having a substantially cylindrical exterior surface and configuration.
    • The fipple is made from a piece of 5/16th hardwood dowel about one and a half inches long.
    • Place the point into the middle of the fipple opening and play a note on your instrument.
    • A flute employing a fipple type mouthpiece assembly permits the flute to be more easily mastered.

Origin

Early 17th century: perhaps related to Icelandic flipi 'horse's lip'.

Rhymes

nipple, ripple, stipple, tipple, triple

Definition of fipple in US English:

fipple

nounˈfipəl
  • The mouthpiece of a recorder or similar wind instrument which is blown endwise, in which a thin channel cut through a block directs a stream of air against a sharp edge. The term has been applied to various parts of this, including the block and the channel.

    (竖笛类管乐器的)吹口

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Place the point into the middle of the fipple opening and play a note on your instrument.
    • Unfortunately part of the mouth-piece and the clay block or fipple were missing, and immediate conservation was needed.
    • The fipple block is formed from a solid mass of material having a substantially cylindrical exterior surface and configuration.
    • The fipple is made from a piece of 5/16th hardwood dowel about one and a half inches long.
    • A flute employing a fipple type mouthpiece assembly permits the flute to be more easily mastered.

Origin

Early 17th century: perhaps related to Icelandic flipi ‘horse's lip’.

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