Independence, The

Hornpipe · 4/4 · G major

The traditional English hornpipe known as Independence is preserved in nineteenth-century manuscript collections without a verified composer. Set in 4/4 meter and the key of G major, it features the bouncy, spirited rhythm characteristic of the traditional hornpipe style. Because its exact historical origin and any specific associations remain uncertain, the tune is best defined by its lively melodic character and standard dance-tune structure.

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