tin whistle 
noun
A small flute-like instrument made from a thin metal tube, with six finger holes of varying size on top and no thumb holes.Children are swapping the bodhrán for the bassoon and the tin whistle for the tuba as educators seek to bring classical music to the islands....
- Classes in all instruments from the tin whistle to the harp are held each morning from 10 am - 1pm by qualified teachers.
- The tin whistle or mouth-organ serves as an instrument for a tune, or some young ones sing a song to get the householders in the mood to drop a coin in their boxes, as they spread the good cheer of the Christmas season.