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Gallu (m)

(with) definite article: el
plural: Gallos; (with) definite article: los
(the) cock(s) [rooster(s)], or tooth / teeth (of a pitchfork, &c.) [?]

odd sounds, result of imperfect technique (e.g. excessive pressure on the bag), &c.

Identical types: 7

Unpleasant sounding tone(s), resulting from excessive pressure on the bag, and usually going hand in hand with the instrument being out of tune.

Sources

La gaita asturiana: método para su aprendizaje. Oviedo, s.a. [1991], p.253.