Tennessee, The

Waltz · 3/4 · D major

The traditional waltz known as The Tennessee is a fiddle tune in three-quarter time and the key of D major. Because its exact historical origin and composer are not definitively documented, the tune's background remains uncertain. Musicians typically perform it with a smooth, flowing rhythm that highlights the graceful melodic character typical of old-time American triple-meter dance music.

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