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Irish Music Notes

Added: 29 Sep 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes

Comprehensive introduction to Irish music from the Curriculum Support Team for Music. Details the history of traditional Irish music, song and dance with particular attention to changes over time. The first part of the document looks at dance music, harping, singing and actual set dancing while the second section looks at the external and internal changes to the tradition as well as looking at regional styles and the aural tradition.

How it maps to the curriculum

JC
Music

Strand: 1. Procedural Knowledge

Strand unit: 13. Compare Irish Traditional / Folk Music

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  • Asset type: Document
  • Language: English
  • Rights: All rights reserved
  • Cost: No
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