Bagpipe

usgb/ˈbæɡpaɪp/
noun

A musical instrument native to Scotland, with a bag that holds the air and several pipes that the air flows through to play music.

The sound of the bagpipe filled the air as the parade started.
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  • sound of the bagpipe
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Cultural Icon

Bagpipes are a symbol of Scottish culture and often played at traditional events.

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Every Burns Night, a bagpiper honors the poet by playing traditional tunes.
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Unique Sound

Bagpipes produce a distinctive drone-based sound, different from most other instruments.

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The unique drone of the bagpipe can be heard across the highlands.
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Military Tradition

Bagpipes are traditionally used in military ceremonies, especially in Scottish and British armies.

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The military procession was led by a bagpiper, a nod to historic practices.
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