MUSETTE

musette, shepherd's pipe

(noun) a small bagpipe formerly popular in France

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

musette (plural musettes)

(musical instruments, now, historical) Any of various form of small bagpipe, especially with a bellows, having a soft sound, and once popular in France. [from 14th c.]

A dance tune or pastoral air that imitates this instrument. [from 18th c.]

A small instrument similar to an oboe or shawm. [from 19th c.]

(chiefly, US) A small bag or knapsack, with a shoulder strap, used by soldiers, cyclists, etc, containing food or other things. [from 20th c.]

Synonyms

(small bagpipe)

• pastoral oboe

• shepherd's pipe

Source: Wiktionary


Mu*sette", n. Etym: [F., dim. of OF. muse.]

1. A small bagpipe formerly in use, having a soft and sweet tone.

2. An air adapted to this instrument; also, a kind of rustic dance.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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