morris dance

English composer

Definition

An English ritual folk dance, typically performed in lines or circles with handkerchiefs or sticks, in vigorous duple or triple meter. The basis for Shepherd's Hey and Mock Morris.

Interpretive Guidance

Morris dance rhythms require a buoyant, lifted quality — emphasize the strong beats without becoming heavy; keep the texture bright and the pulse steady.

Context

Scope Used by Percy Grainger
Language English

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