Bagpiper

/ˈbæɡˌpaɪpər/ noun

Definition

A person who plays the bagpipes, particularly in Scottish, Irish, or other traditional music contexts.

Etymology

From 'bagpipe' plus the agent suffix '-er,' following the pattern of 'player,' 'singer,' 'musician.'

Kelly Says

Master bagpipers trained for decades to play their instrument—it requires incredible breath control and finger dexterity, and the pipes produce some of the loudest acoustic instruments ever created.

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