Ireland Flashcards
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Sean-nós
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“in the old way” in Irish music; unaccompanies, ornamented, free rhythm; melisma - the configuration of many notes to one syllable
2
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Ballad
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in Ireland, music that tells a story, spread news, or issues a warning
3
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Uilleann pipes
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Irish instrument; quieter than bagpipes (can be played indoors) and produces chords
4
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Irish Bouzouki
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six-string chordophone; originally from the Middle East; introudced to Irish music just over 50 yrs ago
5
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Bodhrán-frame drum
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Irish membranophone
6
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Craic
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a good, fun music session in Ireland
7
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Jig
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a lively dance in Ireland
8
Q
Reel
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Irish dance tune
9
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Hornpipe
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Irish dance tune
10
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Lilting
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singing an instrumental melody on syllables (vocables)
