Cornemuse

/ˌkɔrnəˈmjuːz/ noun

Definition

A French bagpipe with a single chanter pipe, traditionally played in Brittany and other regions of France.

Etymology

From Old French 'corne' (horn) combined with 'muse' (bagpipe), literally meaning 'horn pipe.' The term is specific to French and Breton musical traditions dating back centuries.

Kelly Says

While Scotland has the great Highland bagpipe, France has the cornemuse—and Breton musicians say it sounds more like a folk lullaby than a battle cry!

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