Here are some possibilities:
* Wind Instruments:
* Flutes: By quickly moving the air across the lip plate, you can create a whistling sound.
* Clarinets: Playing a high note and shaking the instrument can create a "whirling" effect.
* Oboes: Similar to clarinets, they can produce a whirling sound with the right technique.
* Saxophones: With some specific techniques, you can create a buzzing or whirling sound.
* String Instruments:
* Violin: Using the bow in a quick, jerky motion can produce a "whizzing" sound.
* Harp: Playing a fast arpeggio or glissando can sound like a "whirl."
* Percussion Instruments:
* Cymbal: A quick strike can produce a "whizzing" sound, especially on a thinner cymbal.
* Tambourine: Shaking the tambourine can produce a "whizzing" sound.
* Electronic Instruments:
* Synthesizer: With the right sound design, a synth can produce a variety of "whirling" sounds.
Let me know if you have any other clues about the sound you're thinking of, and I might be able to help you narrow it down!