Great Exhibition, The

Hornpipe · 4/4 · D major

Composed by James Hill, The Great Exhibition is a traditional hornpipe written in the key of D major with a 4/4 meter. The tune features the lively rhythm and spirited character typical of nineteenth-century instrumental dance music. Because detailed historical associations beyond its composition are uncertain, performers focus on its energetic melodic lines and traditional phrasing.

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