Bagpipe | Definition

Bagpipe

The Bagpipes are one of the oldest musical instruments and are typically associated with Scotland. The drone and musical tone comes from a reed pipe. Playing of the Bagpipes is performed by operating finger stops while air is being forced out of the bag by the piper/player moving his/her arm. There is a reservoir of air in the bag, which permits notes to be played continuously.

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