Panpipes are a musical instrument that is a type of a wind instrument and a tube instrument. This instrument comprises of a group of tubes of different lengths and sizes that are made of bamboo, reed, or metal. The panpipes are also commonly known as the syrinx or the pandean pipes. Other synonyms for the word 'panpipes' comprise of names such as the shepherd's pipes, the nai flute, the mouth organ, and the Quena. However, panpipes particularly denote a specific type of ancient Greek instrument, the mythical creature with the same name, and popular Andean music. The variety of synonyms for 'panpipes' used nowadays displays the pan-global reach of this traditional instrument.