1. Plural of pipa; a Chinese stringed musical instrument with a pear-shaped body, played with fingers or a plectrum.
Usage: Often used in traditional Chinese music and orchestras.
2. Plural of pipa; a type of toad found in South America, known for its flattened body.
Usage: Zoological term; the Pipa pipa is notable for its unusual reproductive behavior.

Examples

• The orchestra featured two pipas alongside traditional Western instruments.
• She studied the pipa for five years before performing in the concert.
• The museum displayed ancient pipas from the Tang Dynasty.
• Pipas are central to many classical Chinese musical compositions.
• The biologist researched the unusual breeding habits of pipas in the rainforest.