Homonym: Syrinx (Flute)
Syrinx is a term that can refer to different concepts, but it is most commonly known as a musical instrument. It is a type of pan flute made from a series of tubes of varying lengths, which produce different pitches when blown into. The instrument is often associated with ancient cultures and is named after the Greek nymph Syrinx, who was transformed into reeds.
In mythology, Syrinx is also a figure in Greek mythology, known for her beauty and her connection to the god Pan. According to the myth, Pan fell in love with Syrinx, but she transformed into reeds to escape him. He then created the pan flute from these reeds, symbolizing his longing for her.