What is another word for bagpiper?

Pronunciation: [bˈaɡpɪpə] (IPA)

A bagpiper is a person who plays the bagpipes, a traditional musical instrument. If you are looking for synonyms for the word bagpiper, there are several options. One is piper, which refers to a person who plays wind instruments such as bagpipes. Another synonym is pipist, which is an archaic term that is still used in some Scottish dialects. A third option is the term piperock, which is a fusion of the words piper and rock and refers to a bagpiper who plays rock music. Other synonyms for bagpiper include blower, reed player, and wind musician. Regardless of the term used, a bagpiper is an important part of many cultural events and celebrations.

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What are the hypernyms for Bagpiper?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • hypernyms for bagpiper (as nouns)

What are the hyponyms for Bagpiper?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Bagpiper

As I approached the house there was a bagpiper playing near it, and the pipes entered into the conversation in the drawing-room.
"The Autobiography of a Journalist, Volume I"
William James Stillman
Pray, art thou related to the bagpiper of Bujalance, who asked a maravedi for playing, and ten for leaving off?
"The Complete Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow"
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
In one of our battles in Calabria, a bagpiper of the 78th Highland regiment, when the light infantry charged the French, posted himself on the right, and remained in his solitary situation during the whole of the battle, encouraging the men with a famous Highland charging tune; and actually upon the retreat and complete rout of the French changed it to another, equally celebrated in Scotland, upon the retreat of and victory over an enemy.
"Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3)"
Isaac D'Israeli

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