Gan Ainm

Polka · 2/4 · G major

Gan Ainm is an Irish polka in 2/4 meter and G major, a title that translates from the Irish Gaelic as without name. Because its exact composer and early history are not recorded, it survives purely as an oral tradition within the Irish fiddle and accordion repertoires. Musically, it features a lively and driving rhythm suited for social dancing, typically played with a bright articulation and a steady, bouncing tempo characteristic of Munster-style polkas.

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