Definition

A person who plays a musical instrument called the bagpipes, which produces sound by blowing air through a bag and into pipes.

Example

The bagpiper played a beautiful tune at the wedding ceremony.

Conversation

Did you hear that bagpiper at the festival last weekend?

Yeah, it was amazing! I loved the sound of the pipes.

I didn't expect it to be so lively with a bagpiper playing.

Me neither! It really added a special touch to the event.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bagpiper → It is formed from "bag" (from Old Norse *baggi*, meaning a sack or pouch) and "piper" (from Old English *pipere*, meaning a person who plays a pipe or flute). The word "bagpiper" refers to a person who plays a musical instrument consisting of a bag and pipes.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'sack' ('bag') that holds air and 'a person who plays a pipe' ('piper') — that's why a bagpiper is someone who plays music using a bag and pipes.

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