Hornpipe: alternatives and connections

To put a bell upon; as, to bell the cat.

A lever whose two arms form a right angle, or nearly a right angle, having its fulcrum at the apex of the angle. It is used in bell pu…

A tool of steel, generally tapering, and of a polygonal form, with from four to eight cutting edges, for smoothing or enlarging holes…

The operation of fitting bushes, or linings, into holes or places where wear is to be received, or friction diminished, as pivot holes…

Proceeding by the smaller intervals (half steps or semitones) of the scale, instead of the regular intervals of the diatonic scale.

That which strikes or claps, as the tongue of a bell, or the piece of wood that strikes a mill hopper, etc. See Illust. of Bell.

The ringing of an evening bell, originally a signal to the inhabitants to cover fires, extinguish lights, and retire to rest, -- insti…

A round, flattish, wooden block, encircled by a rope, or an iron band, and pierced with three holes to receive the lanyard; -- used to…

An instrument of percussion, consisting either of a hollow cylinder, over each end of which is stretched a piece of skin or vellum, to…

A small wooden pipe, having six or more holes, and a mouthpiece inserted at one end. It produces a shrill sound, softer than of the pi…

An instrument for threshing or beating grain from the ear by hand, consisting of a wooden staff or handle, at the end of which a stout…

A musical wind instrument, consisting of a hollow cylinder or pipe, with holes along its length, stopped by the fingers or by keys whi…

cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use; "They popularized coffee i…

A flat saucerlike bell, rung by striking it with a small hammer which is connected with it by various mechanical devices; a stationary…

Pertaining to, made by, or prepared for, an instrument, esp. a musical instrument; as, instrumental music, distinguished from vocal mu…

To diversify or adorn with things set or scattered at intervals; to place something at intervals in or among; as, to intersperse a boo…

A tax or tallage; in Wales, an honorary gift of the people to a new king or prince of Wales; also, a tribute paid, in the country pala…

Of or pertaining to music; having the qualities of music; or the power of producing music; devoted to music; melodious; harmonious; as…