Bagpipe: meaning, definitions and examples

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bagpipe

[ ˈbæɡpaɪp ]

Noun

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musical instrument

A bagpipe is a musical instrument consisting of one or more pipes that are played by blowing air into a bag. The bag is inflated by the player through a blowpipe or bellows. The pipes are held in one hand and played by the other hand.

Synonyms

Scottish pipes, bagpipes, pipes.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
bagpipe	This word is used when referring to a single musical instrument, specifically the traditional Scottish wind instrument. He played a beautiful melody on his bagpipe. The lone bagpipe echoed through the valley.
pipes	While this word can refer to musical instruments in general, it is often used specifically to refer to the bagpipes when contextually clear. It is more casual. He picked up his pipes and started to play. The pipes were calling from glen to glen.
Scottish pipes	This term is used to specifically refer to bagpipes originating from Scotland. It's often used when emphasizing the cultural or traditional aspect. The Scottish pipes are a key feature in their national music. They wore traditional attire and played the Scottish pipes at the ceremony.
bagpipes	Use this word when referring to multiple instruments or the general concept of the instrument. It can also refer to a performance featuring this instrument. The band consisted of three drummers and five players of bagpipes. The sound of bagpipes filled the air during the parade.

Examples of usage

He played the bagpipe at the traditional Scottish wedding ceremony.
The sound of the bagpipe echoed through the hills.

Translations

Translations of the word "bagpipe" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gaita de foles

🇮🇳 बैगपाइप

🇩🇪 Dudelsack

🇮🇩 bagpipe

🇺🇦 волинка

🇵🇱 dudy

🇯🇵 バグパイプ (bagupaipu)

🇫🇷 cornemuse

🇪🇸 gaita

🇹🇷 gayda

🇰🇷 백파이프 (baekpaeipeu)

🇸🇦 مزمار القربة

🇨🇿 dudy

🇸🇰 gajdy

🇨🇳 风笛 (fēngdí)

🇸🇮 dude

🇮🇸 sekkjapípa

🇰🇿 қобыз

🇬🇪 დუდუკი (duduki)

🇦🇿 tulum

🇲🇽 gaita

Etymology

The bagpipe is a traditional instrument with a long history, believed to have originated in ancient Egypt around 4000 BC. It has been used in various cultures and regions, including Scotland, Ireland, and the Middle East. The bagpipe gained popularity in Scotland and became synonymous with Scottish culture, often played at weddings, funerals, and other important events.