piːpə

Definitions

1. noun

a Chinese instrument, typically with a long stem and a single string, played by plucking with the fingers

“She bought a pipa at the local music store to learn the traditional Chinese music.”

2. noun

a long-stemmed, single-stringed musical instrument of the lute family, originating from China

“The pipa is often used in Chinese classical music and folk music.”

3. noun

a hollow tube or pipe, typically made of bamboo, used for smoking

“The old man smoked a pipa in his backyard, enjoying the peaceful evening.”