skirl

Meanings

• Noun

  A high-pitched, piercing sound, typically produced by the bagpipes.

  - "The sound of the bagpipes playing in the parade was a skirl that could be heard for blocks."
  - "The skirl of the pipes was enough to give anyone goosebumps."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with skirl
curl , whirl , pearl

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Variants

List of all variants of skirl that leads to same result
skirl , skirled , skirling , skirls

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Etymology

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Originally from Old Norse 'skríla' meaning 'to shriek' or 'to scream'.

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Trivia

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1. The skirl of bagpipes is often used to signal the beginning or end of a parade or ceremony.

2. The high-pitched sound of the skirl can be heard from a long distance, making it an effective way to announce the presence of a pipe band.

3. The skirl is produced by the vibrating reeds in the pipes, which are forced to vibrate by the air blown into the bag.

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Related Concepts

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1. bagpipes: A musical instrument consisting of a bag and pipes, played by blowing air into the bag through a chanter and producing sound from the pipes.

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Culture

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The skirl is a distinctive sound associated with Scottish and Irish cultures, particularly in the context of traditional music and festivals.

How to Memorize "skirl"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the sound of a bagpipe playing. Visualize the high-pitched, piercing tone that is distinctive of the skirl.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'skirl' with the sound of bagpipes playing in a parade or at a Scottish or Irish festival.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sounds Like a Pipe' to remember that skirl is the sound produced by a pipe.

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