Chanters

/ˈtʃæntərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of chanter; multiple people who chant or sing, or the melodic pipes of multiple bagpipes.

Etymology

From chanter + plural -s. See chanter for etymology.

Kelly Says

In Scottish bagpipe tradition, the chanters of multiple pipers playing together create a rich harmonic texture, even though bagpipes don't naturally harmonize the way orchestral instruments do.

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