zampogna

Meanings

• noun

  A traditional Italian wind instrument, similar to a bagpipe, originating from Apulia region.

  - "The zampogna player entertained the crowd during the Christmas festival."
  - "Have you ever tried playing the zampogna?"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with zampogna
magnona , ponyona

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Variants

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kampong , kampongs

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Etymology

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The word 'zampogna' originated from the Italian words 'zampo' meaning 'leg' and 'gna' meaning 'noise'. It refers to the 'leg noise' made by the instrument.

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Trivia

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1. The zampogna is also known as 'sackpipes' or 'piffero' in some regions of Italy.

2. The instrument has been played in Italy since at least the 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bagpipe: The zampogna is similar to a bagpipe, as both are wind instruments that use a bag to supply air to the pipes.

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Culture

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The zampogna is a traditional Italian wind instrument, particularly popular in the Apulia region. It is commonly played during Christmas and New Year celebrations. The instrument consists of a bag, a melody pipe, and one or more drones. The musician blows into the mouthpiece and presses the bag to force the air into the pipes, producing a unique sound.

How to Memorize "zampogna"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a traditional Italian musician playing the zampogna during a Christmas celebration.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the zampogna with the festive Christmas season and the Apulia region of Italy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'zampogna' is the Italian word for 'leg noise' to help recall the name of the instrument.

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