The mouthpiece or plug of a wind instrument like a recorder, which directs air across a sharp edge to produce sound.
From Middle English, possibly related to 'flip' or 'to flick.' Musical instrument terminology with origins in medieval English.
The fipple is pure genius—that tiny plug forces your breath to split and crash against an edge, creating sound without needing to vibrate your lips like trumpet players do.
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