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Northumbrian smallpipes (plurale tantum)

Bagpipe, bellows-blown: 2 stocks (a: single chanter / b: 6 drones in 1 stock)

Identical types: 2

Instruments with 6 drones, a development initiated by James Reid (1814-1874); NB¹ (plurale tantum): The term is also used when referring to 1 instrument only;
NB²: ➺ Parlour pipe, Shuttle pipe.


Sources

Bibby-Wilson, Kim & Moore, Anne (eds.): Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum: souvenir guide. Newcastle upon Tyne, 2003 (small pipes), p.12, 16, 29.

Leydi, Roberto: La zampogna in Europa. Como, 1979, ➺ p.90 (type only, no term).