sourdelines

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Scope note
Bagpipes invented in the early 17th century, and frequently referred to as Italian musettes. The complex pipes were bellows-blown and had four separate chanters, two of which were partly keyed, and two that were completely keyed, enabling the user to produce four-part music.
sourdelines
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024