skirl

/skɜrl/

Definitions

1. noun

a loud, clear, and piercing sound, especially of a bagpipe.

“The sound of the bagpipes filled the air with a skirl of music.”

2. verb

to produce a loud, clear, and piercing sound, especially of a bagpipe.

“The piper began to skirl the bagpipes, filling the crowd with excitement.”

Synonyms

  • blast
  • blast of sound

Antonyms

  • soft murmur
  • whisper