1. A form of Scottish bagpipe music consisting of a theme with variations, traditionally played at Highland gatherings and ceremonies.
Usage: Scottish; music

Examples

• The piper performed a stirring pibroch at the Highland Games.
• Pibroch is considered one of the most complex and respected forms of bagpipe music.
• She learned to play pibroch after years of studying the bagpipes.
• The competition featured several traditional pibroch pieces.
• Pibroch music often tells stories of Scottish history and culture.