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Panpipes

Scope note

Multiple flutes consisting of a number of pipes of graduated lengths, joined together in the form of a raft or bundle. The pipes have no fingerholes or mouthpieces, and are blown across their tops.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300042548

Broader Terms used

multiple flutes

Narrower Terms used

obuleres
nais

Term used for

Pan's pipes
pan-pipes

Equivalent Terms used

panpipe

Created

13yrs ago

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