Scottish Dances Flashcards
1
Q
Jig
A
A Scottish dance in compound time (6/8)
You can say any 3 syllable word and it will fit in with the rhythm
2
Q
Strathspey
A
A slow dance with 4 beats in a bar
Uses scotch snaps and dotted rhythms which makes the melody very jumpy
3
Q
March
A
Usually played by a pipe band with 2 or 4 beats in a bar
4
Q
Reel
A
A really fast dance with 4 beats in a bar
5
Q
Waltz
A
A dance with 3 beats in a bar, usually quite slow
