"pibroch" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈpiːbɹɒk/, /ˈpiːbɹɒx/ Forms: pibrochs [plural]
Etymology: From Scottish Gaelic pìobaireachd (“act of playing the bagpipes”), from pìobaire (“piper”) + -achd (“abstract noun suffix”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|gd|pìobaireachd||act of playing the bagpipes}} Scottish Gaelic pìobaireachd (“act of playing the bagpipes”) Head templates: {{en-noun|s}} pibroch (plural pibrochs)
  1. A series of musical variations for the bagpipes, usually martial or funerary in nature. Categories (topical): Music Synonyms: piobaireachd

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