Hornpipe
noun
A type of musical instrument similar to a flute or pipe, often made from animal horn or wood.
The musician played an enchanting tune on his hornpipe.
Often appears as...
- play the hornpipe
- tune of the hornpipe
noun
A lively dance that was popular in the past, often associated with sailors.
At the festival, they performed an old sailor's hornpipe in their period costumes.
Often appears as...
- perform a hornpipe
- sailor's hornpipe
noun
A type of musical instrument similar to a flute or pipe, often made from animal horn or wood.
The musician played an enchanting tune on his hornpipe.
Often appears as...
- play the hornpipe
- tune of the hornpipe
noun
A lively dance that was popular in the past, often associated with sailors.
At the festival, they performed an old sailor's hornpipe in their period costumes.
Often appears as...
- perform a hornpipe
- sailor's hornpipe
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Instrument
Understand 'hornpipe' as an old musical instrument, not common today.
A hornpipe could be found in historical music collections.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Depiction
Historically, hornpipes are depicted in folklore and sea shanties.
He drew a sailor holding a hornpipe in the maritime museum exhibit.
Pro Tip 3/3Distinct Sound
The hornpipe produces a unique sound, different from modern flutes.
The echoing hornpipe carried a rustic tune through the halls.
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