Pen-hoël (en. Pen-hoel)

/pɛ̃.œl/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Traditional Breton instrument in the shape of a whistle.

The pen-hoël is often used during festoù-noz.

Le pen-hoël est souvent utilisé lors des festoù-noz.

An object used for sound communication in a cultural context.

Musicians use the pen-hoël to attract attention.

Les musiciens utilisent le pen-hoël pour attirer l'attention.

A musical tool that is part of the Breton heritage.

He learned to play the pen-hoël with his grandfather.

Il a appris à jouer du pen-hoël avec son grand-père.

Of Breton origin, related to oral and musical traditions.

to play the pen-hoël

To use this instrument to produce music.

jouer du pen-hoël

to make the pen-hoël heard

To make the sound of the pen-hoël audible.

faire entendre le pen-hoël

whistle

Small instrument that one blows to produce a sound.

sifflet

Breton music

Traditional music from the Brittany region.

musique bretonne

Festival hero

At each fest-noz, he becomes the pen-hoël of the guests.

À chaque fest-noz, il devient le pen-hoël des invités.

Code among friends

They use the pen-hoël to arrange discreet meetings.

Ils utilisent le pen-hoël pour se donner des rendez-vous discrets.