Bagpipes
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Created: 31 May 2002

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To most people, the word 'bagpipes' immediately suggests marching pipe bands, kilts, thick socks, tassels and masses of tartan. But there are many types of bagpipes. It is only in Scotland that they are used in this military manner. Bagpipes in other countries are usually used for dance music.

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