AY Honor Bagpipes Answer Key

Bagpipes

Skill Level

Unknown

Year

2019

Version

26.03.2025

Approval authority

British Union

1

Learn and know the spelling of the Gaelic/Celtic name of the Great Highland bagpipe, "The Piob Mhor."

2

Learn and share at least three historical points about the Great Highland bagpipe components and function.

3

Know the three basic components of the bagpipe.

4

Draw a bagpipe with the following components: Bag, Drones, Chanter, Blowpipe and Mouthpiece.

5

What does the bagpipe valve stop the air doing?

6

What are traditional drone reeds made from?

7

Name seven pieces and their purpose in the construction of the bagpipe.

8

Which country produces the cane for the chanter reed?

9

What is the most popular type of bagpipe?

10

What colours can bagpipe hemp be made in?

11

What is the name of the rings which can be found at the connection points on the pipe?

12

What type of materials are bagpipe chanters made out of?

13

Can bagpipes be made out of plastic?

14

How long has the current form of bagpipe been around?

15

What is a pipe band and where is the largest gathering in the world?

16

Attend or watch a bagpipe performance.

References

• British Union E-club Bagpipes Honor
• British Union Pathfinder Store