Chanter: meaning, definitions and examples
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chanter
[ หสรฆn.tษr ]
musical instrument
A chanter is a pipe used to play music, especially in traditional Celtic music. It is typically played by blowing air into the pipe and covering or uncovering holes to create different notes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The musician played a beautiful melody on the chanter.
- She practiced diligently to master the chanter for the upcoming performance.
bagpipe component
In bagpipes, the chanter is the pipe that the player uses to produce the melody. It is usually played with the accompanying drone pipes to create a harmonious sound.
Synonyms
bagpipe chanter, melody pipe
Examples of usage
- The bagpiper's fingers danced skillfully on the chanter, producing enchanting music.
- The chanter is a crucial part of the bagpipe ensemble.
Translations
Translations of the word "chanter" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cantar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช singen
๐ฎ๐ฉ bernyanyi
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟัะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ ลpiewaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆญใ (ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท chanter
๐ช๐ธ cantar
๐น๐ท ลarkฤฑ sรถylemek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ธ๋ํ๋ค (noraehada)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุบูู (yughanni)
๐จ๐ฟ zpรญvat
๐ธ๐ฐ spievaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฑ (chร ng)
๐ธ๐ฎ peti
๐ฎ๐ธ syngja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะฝ ะฐะนัั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแฆแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oxumaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ cantar
Etymology
The word 'chanter' originates from the Old French word 'chanter', meaning 'to sing'. It was first used in English in the 14th century to refer to a pipe for playing music. Over time, it became specifically associated with the musical instrument component of bagpipes. The chanter has been an integral part of traditional music in various cultures, including Celtic and Scottish music.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,920 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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