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    Bagpipe

    /ˈbæɡ.paɪp/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    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.
    He played the bagpipe at the wedding, filling the air with traditional Scottish melodies.
    The sound produced by a bagpipe.
    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

    To play out of tune
    He played the bagpipe so badly it sounded like a cat in a bag.
    To cause a chaotic or noisy situation
    The party turned into a bagpipe when everyone started shouting over each other.