pillimees
Pillimees is a Finnish term that translates to "pipe man" or "piper." Historically, it referred to a man who played a pipe, a simple wind instrument. These individuals were often found in rural communities and played a role in local festivities, celebrations, and even work songs. The pipe itself was typically made of wood or reed and produced a distinctive, often reedy, sound.
The tradition of the pillimees was more common in the past and is less prevalent today, though
While the term specifically denotes a male musician, the act of playing a pipe was not exclusively