English Word · Intermediate
agony-pipe
A clarinet
Pronunciation: say agony-pipe
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "A clarinet.".
Example
This was that same agony-pipe, which, in the German rhapsody, wails its way into the most exciting of all symphonic expressions of the jazz idiom...
This was that same agony-pipe, which, in the German rhapsody, wails its way into the most exciting of all symphonic expressions of the jazz idiom...
Practice tips
- Practice agony-pipe out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.