pibgorn
- noun
- Archaic
- Researchers found remnants of a pibgorn in the archaeological site, shedding light on ancient Welsh music.
Examples
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The musician skillfully played a tune on the pibgorn during the historical reenactment.
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Few modern craftsmen can authentically recreate a pibgorn using traditional materials.
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The pibgorn was played at ancient festivals.
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Many musicians are rediscovering the pibgorn.
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In the museum, visitors marveled at the pibgorn, an ancient woodwind instrument made from bone.
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During the folk festival, a skilled player demonstrated the sounds of the pibgorn, captivating the audience.
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Archaeologists uncovered a well-preserved pibgorn, revealing its importance in ancient musical traditions.
Synonyms
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An old wind instrument made from bone or horn with one reed
An old wind instrument with a single reed often made from bone that people no longer use
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pibgorn comes from Welsh words pib 'pipe' and corn 'horn'. It was a small 'pipe' often fitted with a horn or made from bone, so the name helps you remember it as an old single-reed woodwind instrument.