Meaning of the word "penny whistle" in English

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penny whistle

US /ˈpen.i ˌwɪs.əl/
UK /ˈpen.i ˌwɪs.əl/
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Noun

1.

a small, inexpensive woodwind instrument, typically with six finger holes, producing a high, clear sound.

Example:
He played a lively jig on his penny whistle.
The sound of the penny whistle is often associated with Irish folk music.
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