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tin whis·tle

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. pennywhistle, tin whistle, whistlenoun

    an inexpensive fipple flute

Wiktionary

  1. tin whistlenoun

    A small, high-pitched whistle that is blown from the end like a flute and is made of metal

Wikipedia

  1. Tin whistle

    The tin whistle, also called the penny whistle, is a simple six-holed woodwind instrument. It is a type of fipple flute, putting it in the same class as the recorder, Native American flute, and other woodwind instruments that meet such criteria. A tin whistle player is called a whistler. The tin whistle is closely associated with Irish traditional music and Celtic music. Other names for the instrument are the flageolet, English flageolet, Scottish penny whistle, tin flageolet, or Irish whistle (also Irish: feadóg stáin or feadóg).

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  1. tin whistle

    A tin whistle, also known as a penny whistle, is a simple, traditionally six-holed woodwind instrument. It is commonly made of tin-plate or brass and is typically shaped like a pipe. It is a popular instrument in many traditional music genres, particularly in Irish music. The tin whistle is relatively easy to learn and is capable of producing a wide range of melodies and harmonies.

Wikidata

  1. Tin whistle

    The tin whistle, also called the penny whistle, English flageolet, Scottish penny whistle, tin flageolet, Irish whistle, feadóg stáin and Clarke London Flageolet is a simple, six-holed woodwind instrument. It is a fipple flute, putting it in the same category as the recorder, Native American flute, and other woodwind instruments that meet such criteria. A tin whistle player is called a tin whistler or simply a whistler. The tin whistle is closely associated with Celtic music.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of tin whistle in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of tin whistle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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  1. Ballyboy Comhaltas:

    We are truly devastated by the tragic passing of our amazing friend and musician Ashling Murphy. Words cannot describe how heartbroken we are to lose such a special young lady, far too early in her life, we are privileged to have had Ashling as a fiddle and tin whistle tutor within our branch. She had a warm and caring approach with her pupils and she inspired them to be the best they could be.


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