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Why is the bagpipe pulled?

The bagpipe is a musical instrument that is very similar to a bag of straws. This bag, which is called "fur", is an air reservoir, it is made of goatskin or calfskin. Several tubes are inserted into the bag. Through one of them, air is supplied to the bag, and then it inflates like a balloon. The second pipe resembles a flute with holes - it is played by a piper. There are several other tubes that continuously emit bass sounds. The musician can simply hold the instrument under his arm, pressing it with his elbow, and the bagpipe will sound itself.

When the bag is compressed, air escapes from it and the tubes begin to play. This lingering and rather nasal sound of the bagpipes is compared by the people with any sluggishness and slowness. Hence the expression familiar to everyone: "pull the bagpipe", "pipe".

Author: Cellarius E.Yu.

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