pibgorn
- noun
- Archaic
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pibgorn
- 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
An old wind instrument with a single reed often made from bone that people no longer use
An old wind instrument made from bone or horn with one reed
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.
