Early Irish Music
Ireland is a small island off the coast of what continent?
Europe
Whats the difference between a violin and a fiddle?
Nothing
Name some african drums used in Irish music
Djembe and Bongos
Whats the most common room in the house for house dancing
the kitchen
What is unaccompanied music?
Music that is played or sung alone, solo
Many people left Ireland in 1845 for what reason?
The Great Famine
What is the crwth
Small Irish harp
The bodhran is what type of instrument
percussion
What did early dancers dance on to improve their skills?
Barrels
What is call and response singing
One person singing, group responds back
Place where people gathered after work to relax and play music
The Irish Pub
What are the 2 most prominent instruments in Irish culture
Flute/Violin
Why is mandolin music easily accessible to fiddle players
Its in the same key
List the 3 dance shoes, from softest to hardest
Ghillies, Reel shoes, Hard shoes
What is binary form
Music with 2 or more parts
Most Irish music was composed over the last ____ years.
300
What instrument is considered "greatly respected" in ancient times
The harp
How many strings are on a mandolin
8
What year did Riverdance go on tour
1994
Most Irish song is in what type of pattern
AA-BB-CC
Early, religious style of singing
Gregorian Chants
Why did drummers use traditional grip?
Their drums were slanted
How many years does one have to practice the Uilleann pipes to be considered a "pro"
21
List 3 specific characteristics of dance
Another word for old style singing
Sean-nos