Irish Marche, The

Jig · 6/8 · G major

The Irish Marche is a sixteenth-century composition by the English Renaissance composer William Byrd, preserved in key keyboard sources such as the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book. Written in G major in 6/8 meter, the piece exhibits the characteristic lilting rhythm and lively compound time typical of a jig. Because historical details regarding its specific association remain uncertain, scholars primarily value the work for its early keyboard adaptation of traditional Irish dance styles.

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