Gan Ainm

Polka · 2/4 · D major

Gan Ainm is a traditional Irish polka in 2/4 meter and D major, with its exact geographic origin and composer unknown. Because the title translates from Irish as without a name, it serves as a modern label for a tune passed down through oral tradition rather than a specific historical piece. Played with a lively, rhythmic bounce characteristic of the Sliabh Luachra style, this upbeat dance tune is commonly featured in traditional Irish session repertoires.

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