noun
- Plural of fipple; the mouthpiece of a wind instrument (such as a recorder or tin whistle) that directs air across a sharp edge to produce sound.
Usage: musical instrument terminology; typically used in the context of woodwind instruments
Examples
- The recorder's fipples are designed to create a clear, bright tone.
- Different fipples on various recorders can affect the instrument's sound quality.
- Musicians often clean the fipples of their wind instruments to maintain proper airflow.
- The tin whistle's simple fipple design makes it easy for beginners to play.
- Wooden recorders sometimes have more ornate fipples than plastic ones.