May 26, 2006, 4:11 p.m. (Message 45397, in reply to message 45385)
When I some time ago was trying to find out what hornpipe was then I copied this explanation to one of my files about music - maybe it is of some help. Not that I understand any of it, mind you :-) PS! I wish I had written down where I found this description. With best regards, Eike (I cannot send the file with pictures in this mail, so it will look a bit plain ;-) ... The name hornpipe dates back as far as the early 16th century, but originaly for a very different dance. The modern rhythm bearing the name evolved around mid 18th century.