Star, The

Hornpipe · 4/4 · G major

The Star is a traditional hornpipe set in 4/4 time and the key of G major. Because specific historical records and composer attributions for the tune are not reliably established, its exact origins remain uncertain. Musicians typically perform it with the lively bounce and brisk articulation characteristic of traditional British and Irish dance music.

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