Associations to the word «Musette»

Wiktionary

MUSETTE, noun. (musici) (now) (historical) Any of various form of small bagpipe, especially with a bellows, having a soft sound, and once popular in France. [from 14th c.]
MUSETTE, noun. A dance tune or pastoral air that imitates this instrument. [from 18th c.]
MUSETTE, noun. A small instrument similar to an oboe or shawm. [from 19th c.]
MUSETTE, noun. (chiefly US) A small bag or knapsack, with a shoulder strap, used by soldiers, student, tourists, etc., containing food or other things. [from 20th c.]

Dictionary definition

MUSETTE, noun. A small bagpipe formerly popular in France.

Wise words

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