Which instrument, a type of bagpipe native to Scotland, is widely used by pipe bands?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Bagpipes
- Step 1: The bagpipes have long been a national symbol of Scotland. Answer: Bagpipes. Why not the others: Accordion, Harp and Fiddle don't fit.
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