Meaning & Definition of word "Bagpipe"
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Bagpipe
/ˈbæɡ.paɪp/
noun:
- 1. A musical instrument consisting of a hollow bag that holds air, with pipes through which the player can produce sound, typically associated with Scottish music.
- Example: He played the bagpipe at the wedding, filling the air with traditional Scottish melodies.
- 2. The sound produced by a bagpipe.
- Example: The haunting bagpipe echoed through the hills during the festival.
Etymology
Middle English 'baggepipe', from 'bag' + 'pipe'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
blow the bagpipes:
To play the bagpipes, usually at a ceremonial occasion.
pipe up:
To begin to play or speak, often suddenly.
a bagpipe player:
Someone skilled in playing the bagpipes.
Related Words
piper:
A musician who plays the bagpipe.
drones:
The pipes of a bagpipe which produce a constant sound.
chanter:
The melody pipe of a bagpipe.
Slang Meanings of bagpipe
Meaning: To play out of tune
Example Sentence: He played the bagpipe so badly it sounded like a cat in a bag.
Meaning: To cause a chaotic or noisy situation
Example Sentence: The party turned into a bagpipe when everyone started shouting over each other.