sɪrɪŋks

Definitions

1. noun

The voice-producing organs in the throat of certain animals, such as the oboe player’s inspiration from the hissing of snakes

“The mythological creature Pan was said to have invented music by playing the syrinx.”

2. noun

A musical instrument consisting of a series of pipes, typically made of wood or bamboo, that are blown in a similar manner to an oboe

“The ancient civilization used a syrinx to create haunting melodies during their rituals.”