Hornpipe (Noun)

Meaning ¹

An ancient (now obsolete) single-reed woodwind; usually made of bone.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Usages

• Archaicism

Synonyms

• Stockhorn
• Pibgorn

Hypernyms

• Single-reed Woodwind

Meaning ²

A British solo dance performed by sailors.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

• Folk Dance

Meaning ³

Music for dancing the hornpipe.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• The lively hornpipe was a popular choice for dance performances at the traditional folk festival.
• A traditional hornpipe was played on the fiddle to accompany the dancers as they twirled across the stage.
• The hornpipe's fast-paced rhythm made it an ideal piece for showcasing the dancers' agility and quick footwork.
• The musician's skillful rendition of the hornpipe on the bagpipes drew thunderous applause from the audience.
• As the hornpipe's lively melody filled the air, the dancers launched into a lively jig, their feet tapping out the rhythm in perfect time.