Fly By Night

Hornpipe · 4/4 · A major

Fly By Night is a traditional hornpipe in four-four meter and A major key, though its exact geographic origin and composer remain unknown due to a lack of early historical documentation. As a hornpipe, it features the characteristic spirited, bouncy rhythm and moderate tempo typical of dance tunes in this style, making it well-suited for both instrumental performance and traditional social dancing. Because reliable historical associations have not been established for this specific tune, performers typically interpret it with the lively phrasing and articulation standard for nineteenth-century English and Irish dance repertoires.

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