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Definition of fipple in English: fipplenoun 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. 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: fipplenounˈfipəl 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. 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’. |