Midnight Oil, The

Hornpipe · 4/4 · F major

The Midnight Oil is a traditional hornpipe set in four-four time and the key of F major with an uncertain historical origin. Because specific composer and historical associations are not established, the tune is best known through its musical character as a lively instrumental piece in standard hornpipe rhythm. Musicians typically perform it with the crisp articulation and bouncy phrasing characteristic of traditional dance music in this meter.

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