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bagpipes

The correct spelling is bagpipes.

How to pronounce bagpipes

/ˈbæɡ.pɑɪps/
noun

IPA: /ˈbæɡ.pɑɪps/

Say it like: Bag-pip-es

The correct spelling is bagpipes. A musical wind instrument of Celtic origin, possessing a flexible bag inflated by bellows, a double-reed melody pipe and up to four drone pipes; any aerophone that produces soun… For example: "Bagpipes are traditionally played in most Celtic regions and many former parts of the British Empire."

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Bagpipes are traditionally played in most Celtic regions and many former parts of the British Empire.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A musical wind instrument of Celtic origin, 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.

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