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How do you use Uilleann in a sentence? See 8 example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts.

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Uilleann in a sentence

Using Uilleann

  • In the example corpus, uilleann often appears in combinations such as: uilleann pipes, the uilleann, and uilleann.

Context around Uilleann

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 26.9 words
  • Position in the sentence: 0 start, 6 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 8 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

whistles 1× accomplished 1×

Often after:

pipes 5× piper 2× pipe 1×

Sentence patterns with Uilleann

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

harps whistles uilleann pipes and 1× highly accomplished uilleann piper and 1× learn the uilleann pipes which 1× make the uilleann pipes more 1× of the uilleann pipes at 1× pickett and uilleann piper seamus 1× plays the uilleann pipes a 1× solas and uilleann pipe player 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a lazarus soul 1× additionally bagpipes have 1× adorning these words 1× gay byrne s 1× i wanted to 1× liam a native 1×

Common sentence endings:

a macedonian dance 1× during the busk 1× more commonly known 1× most beloved broadcaster 1× notes and repertoire 1× piper and harper 1×

Words around Uilleann

Just before it in the word index:

uile 3 uil 21 uikey 3 uike 3 uihlein 12 uihc 2

Just after it in the word index:

uim 6 uin 7 uindy 2 uins 2 uinta 7 uintah 12

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaaaa 11 aaba 11 aafc 11 aaib 11 aalbers 11 aardvarks 11

Corpus analysis for Uilleann

  • In this selection, "uilleann" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 26.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, whistles, accomplished, pipes, piper and pipe stand out and add context to how "uilleann" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include harps whistles uilleann pipes and and highly accomplished uilleann piper and. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "uilleann" sits close to words such as aaaaa, aaba and aafc, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with uilleann

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Liam, a native of Banogue, is a highly accomplished uilleann piper and harper. (13 words)

Adorning these words, Davy Spillane plays the uilleann pipes, a traditional Irish instrument, the melody adapted from a Macedonian dance. (20 words)

The tin whistle is a good starting instrument to learn the uilleann pipes, which has similar finger technique, range of notes and repertoire. (23 words)

Longer example sentences

Gay Byrne’s wife, Kathleen Watkins, and members of the Byrne family thanked Eamonn and said they were deeply moved by the beautiful, haunting, sound of the Uilleann Pipes at their final farewell to Ireland’s most beloved broadcaster. (39 words)

Additionally, bagpipes have often been used in various films depicting moments from Scottish and Irish history; the film Braveheart and the theatrical show Riverdance have served to make the uilleann pipes more commonly known. (34 words)

A Lazarus Soul vocalist Brian Brannigan, Dublin-based duo Lorkin O’Reilly and Jonny Pickett, and uilleann piper Seamus Ong and his sister Mary-Aoife Ong also performed during the busk. (31 words)

Example sentences (8)

I wanted to think of the instrumentation that could have been on that boat: fiddles and harps, whistles, Uilleann pipes and Highland pipes and want to celebrate that.

A Lazarus Soul vocalist Brian Brannigan, Dublin-based duo Lorkin O’Reilly and Jonny Pickett, and uilleann piper Seamus Ong and his sister Mary-Aoife Ong also performed during the busk.

Liam, a native of Banogue, is a highly accomplished uilleann piper and harper.

Mick McCauley from Irish-American music group Solas and Uilleann Pipe player David Power are also among the musicians that have entertained audiences at The Booley House.

Adorning these words, Davy Spillane plays the uilleann pipes, a traditional Irish instrument, the melody adapted from a Macedonian dance.

Gay Byrne’s wife, Kathleen Watkins, and members of the Byrne family thanked Eamonn and said they were deeply moved by the beautiful, haunting, sound of the Uilleann Pipes at their final farewell to Ireland’s most beloved broadcaster.

Additionally, bagpipes have often been used in various films depicting moments from Scottish and Irish history; the film Braveheart and the theatrical show Riverdance have served to make the uilleann pipes more commonly known.

The tin whistle is a good starting instrument to learn the uilleann pipes, which has similar finger technique, range of notes and repertoire.

Common combinations with uilleann

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "uilleann" in a sentence?
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