Musical Definitions
- Hornpipe
A hornpipe is a variety of lively dance music, of the British Isles, often played in a lively triple meter, which was named for the traditional sailor's instrument upon which it was originally played. - Strathspey
A strathspey is a type of dance tune in 4/4 time. It is similar to a hornpipe but slower and more stately, and contains many dot-cut 'snaps.'