Chanter: meaning, definitions and examples

The word 'chanter' can also refer to a person who chants or sings, particularly in religious or ceremonial settings.

• The chanter led the congregation in prayer.
• The role of the chanter is very important in this ritual.

The word 'pipe' can refer to various musical instruments that produce sound by the flow of air, including organ pipes or bagpipes. It is also a broader term that includes non-musical tubes. Negative connotation may arise if it refers to tobacco or drug use.

• The organ's pipe produced a deep sound.
• He cleaned the pipe of the bagpipes before the performance.

The word 'flute' is commonly used in classical and modern music. It refers to a woodwind instrument known for its high-pitched and melodic sound.

• She played a beautiful melody on her flute.
• The orchestra's flutist delivered a stunning solo.

The word 'whistle' is often used to describe a small, wind-blown instrument or the act of producing a high-pitched sound using one’s mouth. It also serves as a signaling tool.

• She blew the whistle to start the race.
• He could imitate bird calls with his whistle.

This term can also refer to a person who chants, often in a religious or formal setting.

• The chanter led the congregation in the hymns

This more specific term is also used in musical contexts, particularly focusing on the part of the bagpipe that produces the melody.

• He bought a new bagpipe chanter to improve the sound of his instrument

Typically used to describe the part of various wind instruments, not just bagpipes, that produces the main melody. It can be a term used in more general musical discussions.

• The melody pipe of the instrument needed tuning before the concert