Cage, The

Hornpipe · 4/4 · G major

The Cage is a traditional hornpipe in 4/4 meter and G major composed by the notable 19th-century fiddler and tune-smith James Hill. It features the lively, driving rhythm and intricate phrasing characteristic of nineteenth-century Tyneside hornpipes. While specific historical associations for the title remain undocumented, the tune is widely celebrated within traditional repertoires for its virtuosic flair and enduring appeal to instrumentalists.

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