bagpipe

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Noun bagpipe has 1 sense

bagpipe, pipes - a wind instrument; the player blows air into a bag and squeezes it out through pipes
--₁ is a kind of wind instrument, wind
--₁ has parts: chanter, melody pipe; drone, drone pipe, bourdon
--₁ has particulars: musette, shepherd's pipe

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Definition:

A bagpipe is a musical instrument that consists of several pipes, a bag, and a chanter. The bag is inflated and the air is controlled to produce sound by squeezing it with the arm and playing the melody on the chanter. It is commonly associated with traditional Scottish and Irish music.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A wind instrument with several pipes enclosed in a bag, played by blowing air into the bag and squeezing it to produce sound.

2. (figurative) Something or someone that creates a loud or unpleasant noise.

Verb:

1. To play the bagpipe or a bagpipe-like instrument.

2. (informal) To talk or complain loudly and incessantly.

Examples:

Noun:

1. He played the bagpipe at the wedding ceremony, filling the air with beautiful melodies.

2. The bagpipe player joined the band, adding a unique element to their performance.

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Verb:

1. The musician bagpiped passionately, captivating the audience with his impeccable skills.

2. He bagpipes throughout the day, much to the annoyance of his neighbors.

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