bagpipes

== English == === Alternative forms === bagpipe === Etymology === From earlier bagpipe, from Middle English bagpipe; equivalent to bag +‎ pipes. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbæɡˌpaɪps/ === Noun === bagpipes pl (normally plural, singular bagpipe) A musical wind instrument possessing a flexible bag inflated by bellows, a double-reed melody pipe and up to four drone pipes; any aerophone that produces sound using air from a reservoir to vibrate enclosed reeds. ==== Synonyms ==== (musical wind instrument): bagpipe, pipes; the pipes (usually Scottish) ==== Meronyms ==== (musical wind instrument): mouthpiece, neck, chanter, chanter reed, chanter reed protector, bass drone, tenor drone ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== References ==== 1999. The Companion to Irish Traditional Music. Fintan Vallely. Pg. 14. === See also === bota bag musette