Types of Irish Dances (Junior Cert Music): Flashcards
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Oldest type of Irish dance music
Oldest type of Irish dance music
The Jig
Time signature of a jig
Time signature of a jig
6/8 time
Mnemonic for counting jig rhythm
Mnemonic for counting jig rhythm
Rashers and sausages
Time signature of a slip jig
Time signature of a slip jig
9/8 time
Most popular & widely played Irish dance tune
Most popular & widely played Irish dance tune
The Reel
Time signature of a reel
Time signature of a reel
4/4 (or 2/2 cut time)
Country where the reel originated
Country where the reel originated
Scotland
Mnemonic for counting reel rhythm
Mnemonic for counting reel rhythm
Black-and-decker, black-and-decker
Slowest of the three main Irish dance types
Slowest of the three main Irish dance types
The Hornpipe
Hornpipe time signature & rhythm type
Hornpipe time signature & rhythm type
4/4 time with dotted rhythm
Mnemonic for counting hornpipe rhythm
Mnemonic for counting hornpipe rhythm
Will-ya wash the bloomin' dishes
Until when did crossroads dancing remain popular?
Until when did crossroads dancing remain popular?
1950s
What is a set in Irish dance music?
What is a set in Irish dance music?
Multiple tunes of same dance type combined
When did céilí bands become popular?
When did céilí bands become popular?
Early 20th century
Famous céilí band still performing today
Famous céilí band still performing today
Kilfenora Céilí Band