ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: Middle English from horn + pipe
1.
a. : a single reed wind instrument popular in England and thought to be of Celtic origin consisting of a wooden or bone pipe with holes at intervals along its length and with the bell and mouthpiece usually made of horn — compare pibgorn , stockhorn
b. : a lively country dance tune in 3/2, 3/4, or 4/4 time originally played on this instrument
2. : a lively folk dance of the British Isles usually performed by a single person and originally accompanied by hornpipe playing
3. : a tune in the rhythm of a hornpipe