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Delyn (The Harp): 'Tis the harp of Wales I love,
See her shimmering bass strings move,
Tight-tuned strings, a hundred-and-one,
Servants all to finger and thumb'
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Pib
(Pipe or Whistle):
Stephen's whistles were made by Jonathan Swain of Glastonbury. They
are similar in basic design to standard tin whistles but this design
provides a stronger more flute like tone.
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Pibcorn
(Horn Pipe):
The pibcorn (the Welsh hornpipe) was played in Anglesey until the
end of the 18th. century and there are records of pibgorn playing
competitions between the island's farm labourers.
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Ffidl
(Fiddle):
The fiddle in Wales has always played a major role in the musical
traditions of the country. It was used both to play tunes and to
accompany dancing.
