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Webster 1913 Edition

Hornpipe

Horn′pipeˊ

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Noun.
(Mus.)
(a)
An instrument of music formerly popular in Wales, consisting of a wooden pipe, with holes at intervals. It was so called because the bell at the open end was sometimes made of horn.
(b)
A lively tune played on a hornpipe, for dancing; a tune adapted for such playing.
(c)
A dance performed, usually by one person, to such a tune, and popular among sailors.

Webster 1828 Edition

Hornpipe

HORN'PIPE

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Noun.
An instrument of music in Wales, consisting of a wooden pipe with horns at the ends; one to collect the wind blown from the mouth; the other to carry off the sounds as modulated by the performer.
1.
An air or tune of triple time, with six crotchets in a bar; four to the descending beat,and two to the ascending.

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