縦たて笛ぶえ

noun

end-blown flute; recorder

Refers to flutes held vertically, especially the recorder. Often contrasted with 横笛 (transverse flute).

See also: 横笛

• 小しょう学がく生せいのとき、縦たて笛ぶえで「エーデルワイス」を吹ふいた。

  In elementary school, I played 'Edelweiss' on the recorder.

• 縦たて笛ぶえは横よこ笛ぶえと違ちがって、縦たてに構かまえて吹ふく。

  Unlike a transverse flute, an end-blown flute is held vertically when played.