FLUTE

a musical instrument, probably composed of a number of pipes, mentioned Dan. 3:5, Dan. 3: 7, 10, 15.

In Matt. 9:23, Matt. 9: 24, notice is taken of players on the flute, here called "minstrels" (but in R.V. "flute-players").

Flutes were in common use among the ancient Egyptians.