Syrinx is a musical instrument that consists of several pipes arranged in a wooden or metal frame. It belongs to the family of woodwind instruments and produces sound when air is blown into it, causing the reeds inside the pipes to vibrate. The term "syrinx" can also refer to a type of plant that grows in wet areas such as marshes and swamps. This plant has long, narrow leaves that resemble a pipe organ and gives out an odor similar to that of peppermint or spearmint.