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Bourdon Definition & Meaning

bourdon
noun
  1. a pipe of the bagpipe that is tuned to produce a single continuous tone

"Bourdon" in song lyrics

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  • "rob bourdon"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "bourdon"

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Frequently asked questions

What does bourdon mean?
a pipe of the bagpipe that is tuned to produce a single continuous tone
What part of speech is bourdon?
Bourdon is a noun.

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