musette
Noun: 1. A small bagpipe: A musette is a type of musical instrument, specifically a small, bellows-blown bagpipe that was historically popular in France. It is characterized by its softer, more refined sound compared to larger bagpipes.
The word "musette" is a specific, countable noun used to refer to the musical instrument itself. It is often used in historical or musical contexts. * The shepherd in the painting is playing a musette. * Musette music was popular in French courtly entertainment during the 17th and 18th centuries. * She collects historical instruments, including a beautifully preserved musette.
- Musette de cour: This is the full historical name for the instrument, translating to "court musette," emphasizing its use in aristocratic settings.
- The ensemble specializes in performing Baroque music on authentic instruments like the musette de cour.
- Musette bag: A separate, unrelated term. This refers to a small, often canvas bag with a shoulder strap. It is not a type of bagpipe.
- He carried his notebook and pen in a small musette bag.
- Bagpipe: This is the general category of instrument. "Musette" is a specific type of bagpipe.
- Cornemuse: The French word for "bagpipe," which can sometimes be used interchangeably with "musette" but is a broader term.
The primary and almost exclusive meaning of "musette" in English is the small French bagpipe. The unrelated "musette bag" is a modern borrowing from French for a style of bag.
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a small bagpipe formerly popular in France
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