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’.

词汇	fipple
释义	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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