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piping

/ˈpaɪpɪŋ/ adjective C2
  1. High-pitched. · His piping voice could be heard above the hubbub.
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## The Fisherman Piping
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 5 · B2
Seeing he could not escape, he turned round, and said: “I know, friend Wolf, that I must be your prey, but before I die I would ask of you one favour you will play me a tune to which I may dance.” The Wolf complied, and while he was piping and the Kid was dancing, some hounds hearing the sound ran up and began chasing the Wolf.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 67 · B2
Darzee’s wife fluttered on, piping sorrowfully, and never leaving the ground, and Nagaina quickened her pace.
The Jungle Book, p. 79 · B2

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