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its modulation it approaches, though it is much 

 inferior to, the Scotch mufic. The airs that bear 

 marks of greatefl antiquity are grave and folemn : 

 the plaintive airs are finking and pathetic ; whilft 

 the dances and jigs, on the contrary, are extremely 

 lively and cheerful. 



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