Bible Dictionary
Flute
A pipe-like musical instrument, probably made from reeds or other materials. Flutes were used in public celebrations and were played by mourners at the death of a ruler’s daughter.
Definition
A flute was a pipe-like wind instrument, probably made from reeds, copper, or other materials. It may have consisted of several pipes and resembled the modern flute.
Biblical Usage
Flutes were played in public celebrations and in mourning. They were included among the instruments used at the worship of Nebuchadnezzar’s image, and flute-players were present at the mourning for a ruler’s daughter.
Historical Background
Flutes were in common use among the ancient Egyptians and were regarded as an important wind instrument.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A musical instrument, probably composed of a number of pipes, mentioned Dan. 3:5, 7, 10, 15. In Matt. 9:23, 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.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(1 Kings 1:40) (marg., Pipe), A musical instrument mentioned amongst others, (Daniel 3:5,7,10,15) as used at the worship of the golden image which Nebuchadnezzar had set up. It bore a close resemblance to the modern flute, and was made of reeds, of copper, and other material. It was the principal wind-instrument.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>floot.</p><p>See MUSIC.</p>