skirling

Meanings

• Noun

  The sound of the Scottish bagpipes when played in a quick, lively manner.

  - "The skirling of the bagpipes was a common sound at Scottish weddings."
  - "The skirling of the pipes filled the air during the parade."

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old Norse word 'skirle', meaning 'to shout' or 'to make a noise'.

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Trivia

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1. Skirling is sometimes referred to as 'skirl', particularly in Scottish Gaelic.

2. The term 'skirling' is also used to describe the sound of other instruments, such as the fiddle or the pennywhistle, when played in a lively manner.

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Related Concepts

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1. bagpipes: A wind instrument using enclosed reeds fed from a constant reservoir of air in the form of a bag. The sound is produced by blowing air into the bag, which forces air through the pipes.

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Culture

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Skirling is a distinctive sound associated with Scottish culture, particularly during traditional celebrations and ceremonies.

How to Memorize "skirling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the sound of bagpipes being played in a quick, lively manner. Visualize the pipes moving up and down as the musician plays.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of skirling with Scottish culture and traditions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Skirling Sounds Scottish'.

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