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Assessment of Irish Music - Irish cultural context and features of Irish music
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1
The second part (B) is called the turn
True
False
2
Ireland has a rich tradition in legends and folklore
True
False
3
Annie Moore from Ireland was the first Immigrant to pass through Ellis Island into the US
True
False
4
Which group of people brought the Harp with them to Ireland?
The Normans
The Romans
The Celts
The English
5
Name the three string instruments used in Irish Trad (usually, for melody only)
Banjo
Harp
Fiddle
Concertina
6
Which best describes a Lament song
Singing about your mammy
Sad song - yearning for the past
Sad. Looking back on the past or an event
Happy song
7
We looked at one type of Fusion in Irish Music
True
False
8
The form of Irish Music. The first part ( A section) is called the
Jig
Tune
Turn
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What does 'Fusion' mean in Irish Music?
Mixing two or more genres together
Layering of two sounds
plucking the strings
4/4 time signature
10
Ireland was a land of poetry and storytelling
False
True
11
What does 'Oral Tradition' mean?
dancing
Passing down from generation to generation
Singing
12
All Irish Music (That has no singing) is part of Irish Dancing music.
False
True
13
What year was the first World Championship for Irish Dancing?
2010
1970
1900
14
The Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann set up the Fleadh Cheol
True
False
15
Our singing tradition tell these stories. What is this called?
Ballad
Fusion
Bodhrán
16
Uilleann is the Irish for elbow
False
True
