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A lively dance of the British Isles originating in the 15th century or earlier, related to the hornpipe and the reel. It may have been the precursor of the baroque gigue.

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Jig
Definition of "Jig" by Chat GPT: A jig is a type of lively dance or musical composition that is typically in triple meter and has a quick tempo. Jigs are often associated with traditional Celtic music and are commonly performed by fiddlers and other folk musicians.
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