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07/12/2019 |
Cuttymun & Treeladle
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Capt. Simon Fraser printed a Highland version in his 1816
collection as "Bedding of the Bride" and remarked: "[The tune
is]] celebrated as 'Cuttymun and Treeladle' in the low country,
for exciting the agility of the dancers." He supposed that the
term 'cuttyman and treeladle' was known to his readers, as he
did not explain further, but he is referencing the tune's being
played for vigorous dancing at weddings, and seems to suggest
the music briskly stirred (as in a 'short-shaked spoon') the
dancers efforts. It may be a derivation of Gallic meaning a
short and speedy exit.
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