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Shepherd's Pipe (Noun)

A small bagpipe formerly popular in France.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The shepherd's pipe was a common instrument in medieval French folk music, often played by traveling minstrels.
In the 16th century, the shepherd's pipe was a staple of French courtly entertainment, with many nobles learning to play the instrument.
The shepherd's pipe's popularity waned in the 18th century, as more complex and louder instruments became fashionable.
A small, intricately carved shepherd's pipe was discovered in a French museum's collection, providing a rare glimpse into the instrument's history.
The shepherd's pipe's distinctive, nasal sound was often used to evoke a sense of rustic simplicity in French art and literature.

A small fipple flute with four finger holes and two thumb holes.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The shepherd's pipe is a simple, rustic instrument that has been used for centuries to play folk melodies.
In the painting, a young shepherd is depicted playing a shepherd's pipe while tending to his flock.
The musician's fingers moved deftly over the holes of the shepherd's pipe, creating a lively tune.
The shepherd's pipe is a precursor to more complex flutes and has been an important part of the development of Western woodwind instruments.
As she walked through the countryside, she heard the sweet sound of a shepherd's pipe drifting through the air.