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hornpipe::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
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| Synonyms | pibgorn, stockhorn |
| Type of | single-reed woodwind, single-reed instrument |
hornpipe::noun | Spocien Dictionary
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| Type of | folk dancing, folk dance |
hornpipe::noun | Spocien Dictionary
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| Type of | dance music |
Examples of hornpipe
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Any president is doomed to dance a hornpipe from one mode to another.
From the economist.com
Attach a low E to a nuclear submarine and he'd have the navy doing the hornpipe in minutes.
From the morningstaronline.co.uk
He knocks his third putt into the cup, before performing a sailor's hornpipe using ear steam.
From the guardian.co.uk
It is said that hornpipe as a dance began around the 16th century on English sailing vessels.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The hornpipe is an Irish, Scottish and English dance.
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The triple-time hornpipe dance rhythm was often used by composers in England in the Baroque period.
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The hornpipe was one of dances performed as an egg dance.
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Tunes in hornpipe rhythm are much appreciated in the region, both for playing and for dancing, particularly clog dancing.
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When they play hornpipe some people wear clogs.
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- A British solo dance performed by sailors
- Music for dancing the hornpipe
- An ancient (now obsolete) single-reed woodwind; usually made of bone
- The hornpipe is a class of woodwind instruments consisting of a single reed, a small diameter melody pipe with finger holes and a bell traditionally made from animal horn. ...
- The hornpipe was originally danced exclusively by males in hard shoes, but now, both men and women compete. The hornpipe is in 4/4 time, reminiscent of a slow reel with accents on the first and third beat (ONE-and-a two-and-a three-and-a four-and-a). ...
- The hornpipe has a 'hoppy' rhythm whereas the reel has a straighter rhythm. Great with a pair of hard shoes!
- A variety of lively dance music, named for the traditional sailor s instrument upon which it was originally played
- An Irish dance tune type played in moderate 4/4 time with a swing. Originated in England.
- A traditional hard-shoe Step Dance in 2/4 or 4/4 time, and performed slower than a Reel.
