Musette (Noun)
Meaning
A small bagpipe formerly popular in France.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The traditional French folk musician proudly played his musette on the streets of Paris.
- During the 18th century, the musette was a popular instrument among the aristocracy in France.
- The historical reenactment group included a musician playing a replica of a traditional musette.
- The musette's sweet, mellow sound filled the air as the street performer played a lively tune.
- In the 19th century, the musette was often used to play rustic, pastoral music in rural France.