![]() ![]() The most common wood used for making bagpipes. An individual who judges the performances at competitions, in other words, a judge.Īfrican Blackwood. Very vulnerable to damage from UV light.Īdjudicator. Found it's way into limited use for bagpipe fittings in the early 1900s. Similar to Bakelite, but in more limited colors and more permeable. A early type of celluloid plastic or thermoplastic, sometimes called French Ivory. As opposed to a "static grace note." This somewhat uncommon term is seen in "The College of Piping Tutor For The Highland Bagpipe: Part 3." Also see " static grace note."Īcwalite. A grace note in a movement that is sounded by raising the finger associated with that note, for example, the "G" and "F" graces in an E doubling. (abbreviation) Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association. Derived from the Italian word acciaccare, "to crush." See " grace note."ĪCPBA. A musical term for a grace note, hardly ever used by bagpipers. (My Guide to abc Music Notation for Bagpipes elsewhere on this site may be of interest.)ĪBW. For a complete description visit The abc home page. For instance, Low-A is "A", High-A is "a", grace notes are indicated by placing them in curly braces, e.g., is a High-G grace note. An "a mach" variation is typically the last in a series of variations in a piobaireachd. ![]() Literally translated from gaelic, means "to go out." Used in context of describing complex piobaireachd variations, such as " taorluath a mach" or " crunluath a mach." Only executed from B, C and D. (abbreviation) Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.Ī mach. Index: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W XYZĪ&SH. If you are aware of some terms that should be included that are not, have corrections (Heaven forbid), improved explanation, or additional insight, please contact me. Definitions are given only within a piping context. There are over 400 terms explained below to help you learn what a word means or simply gain a greater understanding of bagpipe terms. This reference, a piper's glossary, is intended to define terminology and abbreviations associated with bagpiping, and in particular, the Great Highland Bagpipe. Kinnaird Bagpipes and Reeds - Play what the pros are playingĬolin Kyo Bagpipes - Finely Crafted Bagpipes and ChantersĪndrew's Tips: Bagpiper's Dictionary/Glossaryīy Andrew T. ![]()
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