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单词 uillean pipes
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Definition of uillean pipes in English:

uillean pipes

plural noun ˈɪlɪnˈɪlənˈilyən
  • Irish bagpipes played held on the knee using bellows worked by the elbow, and having three extra pipes on which chords can be played.

    尤利安风笛(一种爱尔兰风笛,演奏时置于膝上,用肘部操纵风箱,多三个风管,可奏和弦)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Finbar soon joined in the sessions with his favourite instrument, the uillean pipes, matching Eddie's guitar playing and his father's fiddle mastery.
    • With superb vocals, harmonies and the magical sound of Jarlath's uillean pipes and low whistle, the lads can play anything from Tom Jones to Moving Hearts.
    • ‘Irish airs, the uillean pipes - music like that affects me physically,’ she said.
    • Although the uillean pipes work well as a droning shadow of Smith's complex lines, especially when combined with Bancroft's thumping bodhrán, it's hard to fight off visions of Riverdancing tourists.
    • Maddy will be joined on stage by Nick Holland on keyboards and Troy Donockley on uillean pipes, guitar, cittern and whistle.
    • At the forefront of the Irish traditional music scene, along with the likes of Altan and Sligo's own Dervish, this critically-acclaimed five-piece offer a unique blend of fiddle, flute, uillean pipes and guitar.
    Synonyms
    bagpipes

Origin

Early 20th century: from Irish píob uilleann, literally 'pipe of the elbow'.

Definition of uillean pipes in US English:

uillean pipes

plural nounˈilyən
  • Irish bagpipes played resting on the knee using bellows worked by the elbow, and having three extra pipes on which chords can be played.

    尤利安风笛(一种爱尔兰风笛,演奏时置于膝上,用肘部操纵风箱,多三个风管,可奏和弦)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Maddy will be joined on stage by Nick Holland on keyboards and Troy Donockley on uillean pipes, guitar, cittern and whistle.
    • With superb vocals, harmonies and the magical sound of Jarlath's uillean pipes and low whistle, the lads can play anything from Tom Jones to Moving Hearts.
    • Although the uillean pipes work well as a droning shadow of Smith's complex lines, especially when combined with Bancroft's thumping bodhrán, it's hard to fight off visions of Riverdancing tourists.
    • ‘Irish airs, the uillean pipes - music like that affects me physically,’ she said.
    • Finbar soon joined in the sessions with his favourite instrument, the uillean pipes, matching Eddie's guitar playing and his father's fiddle mastery.
    • At the forefront of the Irish traditional music scene, along with the likes of Altan and Sligo's own Dervish, this critically-acclaimed five-piece offer a unique blend of fiddle, flute, uillean pipes and guitar.
    Synonyms
    bagpipes

Origin

Early 20th century: from Irish píob uilleann, literally ‘pipe of the elbow’.

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