Bourdon (Noun)
Meaning
A pipe of the bagpipe that is tuned to produce a single continuous tone.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The piper adjusted the bourdon to ensure a clear and steady drone accompanied the melody.
- The bagpipe's bourdon added a rich, sonorous tone to the lively tune being played.
- A malfunctioning bourdon can quickly ruin an otherwise perfect bagpipe performance.
- To produce a resonant bourdon sound, the piper carefully selected the correct reed and adjusted the tuning pegs.
- In traditional Scottish bagpipe music, the bourdon often serves as a harmonic foundation for the more complex melody.