hornpipe

• Sustantivo que designa un baile tradicional británico en solitario, asociado a los marineros, la música compuesta para dicho baile, o un antiguo instrumento de viento de madera de lengüeta simple, ya en desuso.

A noun referring to a traditional British solo dance performed by sailors, the music composed for this dance, or an ancient single-reed woodwind instrument that is now out of use.

1. Sailor's danceB2formalbritish

   A British solo dance traditionally performed by sailors, characterized by lively, rhythmic steps and often accompanied by a sea shanty.

   Danza del marinero

   • The old sailor demonstrated a hornpipe on the deck.
   • At the festival, they performed a traditional hornpipe.
   • He learned the hornpipe steps while serving in the navy.

2. Music for the hornpipe danceB2formalbritish

   A piece of music composed in a lively 4/4 or 2/2 time, specifically meant to accompany the hornpipe dance.

   Música para la danza hornpipe

   • The band struck up a lively hornpipe tune.
   • Sheet music for the hornpipe is often found in folk collections.
   • He played a hornpipe on his fiddle at the ceilidh.

3. Ancient woodwind instrumentC2formal

   An obsolete single-reed woodwind instrument, typically made from animal bone, used in medieval and Renaissance music.

   Instrumento de viento de lengüeta simple antiguo

   • The museum displayed a hornpipe from the 16th century.
   • Only a few examples of the hornpipe survive in archaeological collections.
   • Medieval manuscripts occasionally depict a hornpipe being played.

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