What is another word for hornpipe?

Pronunciation: [hˈɔːnpa͡ɪp] (IPA)

A hornpipe is a lively dance that has a bouncy and energetic rhythm. It originated as a traditional dance in England and Scotland during the 17th century and was accompanied by music played on a pipe or horn. Synonyms for hornpipe include jig, reel, and hop. Jig, like hornpipe, is a fast-paced dance performed to lively tunes. Reel is a type of folk dance that originated in Scotland, and it too is performed to lively music. Hop is a slightly slower dance than hornpipe, performed with a bouncing step, and usually accompanied by a fiddle. All of these dances have a similar upbeat energy and are a lot of fun to watch and perform.

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Usage examples for Hornpipe

When he was done, I took the floor with the hornpipe, whistling the air, and double-shuffling, toe-and-heeling, and quivering from one leg to another very briskly.
"The Frozen Pirate"
W. Clark Russell
He was desired to dance a hornpipe or sing a sea-song.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston
I wish I was a boy myself, that I might go to sea, and pull, and haul, and dance a hornpipe.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston

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