musette

noun

Meaning

A small, portable bag used for carrying supplies or a small bellows-blown reed instrument historically used in French folk music.

Examples

The soldier carried his rations and personal effects in a sturdy canvas musette.
She performed an intricate baroque piece on the musette during the village festival.

Synonyms: bag, satchel, haversack, bagpipe

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musette

noun

Pronunciation: /mjuːˈzɛt/

Definition

A small, portable bag used for carrying supplies or a small bellows-blown reed instrument historically used in French folk music.

Examples

The soldier carried his rations and personal effects in a sturdy canvas musette.
She performed an intricate baroque piece on the musette during the village festival.
The hiker found that the lightweight musette was perfect for carrying just the essentials on a short trail.

Synonyms of musette

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