whirly tube
noun[C]
uk/ˈwɜː.li ˌtjuːb/us/ˈwɜ˞ː.li ˌtuːb/alongopentubemade ofcorrugatedplastic(=plasticwith aregularpatternoffolds)that can beturnedveryquicklyin theairinordertoproducemusicalsounds:
音鸣管，旋音管When a whirlytubeiswhirledaround itproducesa wind-likewhirringsound.当音鸣管旋转时，会产生类似风声旋转的声音。
Synonyms
bloogle resonator
corrugaphone
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- Twirl this 30-inchplasticwhirlytubeoveryourheadat differentspeedsand make at least five differenttones,dependingon howfastyou cantwirl!
- Our Whirly Tubes (Singing Tubes) are afunnoise-maker that areswungin acircletoplay.
- I'mhearinganoisein myrightearthatresemblesthoseplasticwhirlytubetoysthat youspinaround incirclesand they make thatwhistlingkindasound.
- If youwantto get people'sattention,simplystartspinningone of these Whirly Tubes overyourhead. Theroomwillquicklyfillwith aloudmelodictone.
Musical instruments
- accordion
- acoustically
- aerophone
- alphorn
- alto
- drum kit
- drum machine
- drumbeat
- drumroll
- drumstick
- panpipes
- pedal steel
- penny whistle
- percussion
- percussionist
- tuning fork
- tuning peg
- ukulele
- unpitched
- unplugged