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hornpipe

horn·pipe [ háwrn pp ] (plural horn·pipes)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. dance sailors' dance: a lively British dance traditionally performed by sailors

2. music music accompanying hornpipe: the music for a hornpipe, or an orchestral piece based on this

3. music reed instrument: a musical instrument with a single reed and a mouthpiece made of horn, traditionally used to play the music for a hornpipe

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