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Irish Music

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  • What kind of instrument is the harp?
    String
  • What kind of instrument is the irish fiddle?
    string instrument
  • What instrument is the bodhran similar to?
    The tambourine
  • An Irish dance written with a 6/8 time signature is called a ____________.
    jig
  • What is the Irish fiddle identical to?
    The violin
  • Which of these is NOT a traditional Irish instrument?
    accordian
    guitar
    clarinet
    bodhran
  • County Kerry is famous for this dance written in 2/4 time.
    polka
  • How many holes does the tin whistle have?
    Six
  • Does the Irish accordion have buttons?
    Yes
  • Which of these is a traditional Irish dance?
    disco
    salsa
    tango
    jig
  • What kind of instrument are the bagpipes?
    Woodwind
  • A kind of dance in 3/4 time that is also popular in many other countries is the _____________.
    waltz
  • What year did they start writing down Irish music?
    1762
  • Which Irish dance in 3/4 time is originally from Poland?
    mazurka
  • Do you play the bones with both hands in Ireland?
    No
  • Irish music written with a 9/8 time signature is called a _______________.
    slip jig
  • Which of these is NOT a traditional Irish instrument?
    tin whistle
    cello
    fiddle
    harp
  • What are uilleann pipes?
    Irish flute
    Irish plumbing
    Irish horn
    Irish bagpipes
  • What kind of instrument is the Bodhran?
    Percussion/Drums
  • How far back can we trace Irish music?
    2,000 years
  • What instrument are the Uilleann Pipes similar to?
    Bagpipes
  • What kind of instrument is the tin whistle?
    woodwind
  • True or False: Irish music is all written with the same time signature.
    False
  • True or False: Most Irish music is slow.
    false
  • A concertina is similar to the ________________.
    harp
    guitar
    accordian
    drums
  • What kind of instrument are the uilleann pipes?
    Woodwind
  • What is a bodhran?
    Irish drum
    Irish flute
    Irish dance
    Irish bagpipes
  • Where are bagpipes traditionally played?
    Funerals