Irish Song Tradition Flashcards by Eva O'Donovan

Sean- nós features

Lots of ornamentation –> mellisma.
Singing unaccompanied + solo
Monophonic
Words are incharge. Songs are stories
Little/no change in dynamics
Free rhythm
Nasal tone

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Example of sean-nós

Iarla O’Liontach

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