Fairy Queen, The

Hornpipe · 4/4 · D major

The traditional hornpipe known as The Fairy Queen is an instrumental tune in 4/4 meter that is preserved within traditional repertoire without a verified historical composer. Set in the key of D major, the tune features an upbeat and lively character typical of traditional dance music. Because detailed historical associations and exact geographical origins for the piece are not definitively established, its musical style and rhythmic drive remain its most defining features.

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