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Bagpipes: meaning, definitions and examples

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bagpipes

 

[ หˆbรฆษกpaษชps ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

Bagpipes are a type of musical instrument consisting of a bag, a chanter, and usually several drones. The bag is inflated either by blowing into it or by a bellows. The player breathes into a blowpipe to inflate the bag, then squeezes the bag to force air through the reeds of the chanter. The sound produced is continuous and harmonious, making bagpipes a unique and distinctive instrument.

Synonyms

Scottish pipes, bagpipes instrument, pipes.

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Word Description / Examples
bagpipes

This is the most general and commonly used term for this musical instrument. It's suitable for any context where you want to refer to the instrument without any specific regional focus.

  • The sound of the bagpipes filled the air.
  • He is learning to play the bagpipes.
pipes

This term is a colloquial or informal way to refer to bagpipes, often used among people familiar with the instrument. It can also mean other types of pipes, so context matters.

  • He played the pipes beautifully at the ceremony.
  • Do you hear the sound of the pipes?
Scottish pipes

This term is suitable when you want to emphasize the cultural or regional origin of the bagpipes, specifically highlighting their Scottish heritage.

  • The Scottish pipes are an integral part of Highland games.
  • She wore traditional attire while playing the Scottish pipes.
bagpipes instrument

This phrase can be used when you are specifying that you are talking about the musical instrument, possibly in a more formal or descriptive context.

  • The bagpipes instrument has a history dating back centuries.
  • The child showed interest in the bagpipes instrument.

Examples of usage

  • The sound of bagpipes filled the air during the parade.
  • She learned to play the bagpipes at a young age.
  • The bagpipes are often associated with Scottish culture.
  • Many traditional Celtic songs are played on the bagpipes.
  • Bagpipes are commonly used in military ceremonies.

Translations

Translations of the word "bagpipes" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gaita de foles

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเค—เคชเคพเค‡เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dudelsack

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seruling bagpipe

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะปะธะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dudy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ฐใƒ‘ใ‚คใƒ— (bagupaipu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cornemuse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gaita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gayda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฑํŒŒ์ดํ”„ (baegpaip)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‚ุฑุจุฉ ุงู„ู…ูˆุณูŠู‚ูŠุฉ (al-qirba al-musiqiya)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dudy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gajdy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃŽ็ฌ› (fฤ“ngdรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dude

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sekkjapรญpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะฑั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒฃแƒ“แƒฃแƒ™แƒ˜ (duduki)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผdรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gaita

Etymology

The bagpipes have a long and rich history, with origins dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks. They have been traditionally used in various cultures for ceremonies, celebrations, and even in battle. The modern version of the bagpipes, as we know them today, is strongly associated with Scottish and Irish cultures, where they play a significant role in traditional music and events. Over the years, the bagpipes have become an iconic symbol of Celtic heritage and are still widely played and appreciated around the world.

See also: bagpiper.