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Test Your Knowledge Of Bagpiping Quiz

The following quiz test for some basic knowledge of bagpiping important for all players and fans.

A multiple-choice quiz by kiltguy. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
kiltguy

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
29,779

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
520

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of part on which the melody is played? Hint

Chanter

Hornpipe

Finger Pipe

Doohiky

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the combination of drones on the Highland Bagpipe? Hint

Bass, tenor and treble

Bass, baritone and tenor

Bass, tenor and tenor

Bass, bass and tenor

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is closest to the correct pronunciation of piobaireachd? Hint

Pib-a-rosh

Peeb-a-reach-ud

Pob-rucked

Peeb-rock

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the proper Gaelic term for the main theme of piobaireachd? Hint

Failte

Urlar

Brabach

Fosgailte

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following has NOT been used in bagpipe bags? Hint

Latex

Kitty litter

Elk hide

Gore Tex

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who of the following has won the Former Winners March, Strathspey and Reel at Inverness the most times? Hint

James McIntosh

Angus MacDonald

R.U. Nicol

Alasdair Gillies

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Question 7 of 10

7. The bagpipe 'A' is really closer to which note? Hint

A Flat

B Flat

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Bagpipe maker produces a set of pipes made all of plastic? Hint

R. T. Shephard

J. Dunbar

Gibson

R. G. Hardie

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the most popular material for bagpipe manufacture today? Hint

Ebony

Cocobolo

Cocuswood

African Blackwood

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Question 10 of 10

10. What do bagpipers use most often to tune the notes on the chanter? Hint

Beeswax

Waxed hemp

Duct tape

Electrical tape

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of part on which the melody is played?

Answer: Chanter

In all bagpipes, of all nationalities, the melody is played on the chanter.

2. What is the combination of drones on the Highland Bagpipe?

Answer: Bass, tenor and tenor

The highland pipes have a bass drone and two tenor drones, the Irish Uillean pipes have one bass, baritone, and tenor.

3. What is closest to the correct pronunciation of piobaireachd?

Answer: Peeb-rock

'Piobaireachd' is the Gaelic word for 'Pipe music.'

4. What is the proper Gaelic term for the main theme of piobaireachd?

Answer: Urlar

Urlar is the Gaelic word meaning 'floor' or 'ground.' Piobairechd is composed of the Uralar and several variations, in specific order.

5. Which of the following has NOT been used in bagpipe bags?

Answer: Latex

Pipebags must not stretch at all, therefore, latex would not be used. Some bags have inside a canister of kitty litter, or similar substance, to control moisture.

6. Who of the following has won the Former Winners March, Strathspey and Reel at Inverness the most times?

Answer: Alasdair Gillies

Alasdair Gillies Has won the Inverness Former Winners MSR nine time, the most by any player in History.

7. The bagpipe 'A' is really closer to which note?

Answer: B Flat

The pitch of the Highland bagpipe has risen over the years to its present frequency of around 465Hz, near B Flat.

8. Which Bagpipe maker produces a set of pipes made all of plastic?

Answer: J. Dunbar

Dunbar remains the only maker that sells an all plastic bagpipe, alongside the traditional wood models.

9. What is the most popular material for bagpipe manufacture today?

Answer: African Blackwood

Until a disease wiped out most of the world's cocus trees, cocuswood was the most favored for turning bagpipes. African blackwood has become its replacement.

10. What do bagpipers use most often to tune the notes on the chanter?

Answer: Electrical tape

Bagpipers place black electrical tape over the hole on the chanter to flatten the notes when needed.

Source: Author kiltguy

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