Irish traditional music (also known as Irish trad,
Irish folk music, and other variants) is a genre of
folk music that developed in Ireland.
In A History of Irish Music (1905), W. H. Grattan Flood
wrote that, in Gaelic Ireland, there were at least ten
instruments in general use. These were the cruit (a
small harp) and clairseach (a bigger harp with
typically 30 strings), the timpan (a small string
instrument played with a bow or plectrum), the feadan
(a fife), the buinne (an oboe or flu...(+)
Irish traditional music (also known as Irish trad,
Irish folk music, and other variants) is a genre of
folk music that developed in Ireland.
In A History of Irish Music (1905), W. H. Grattan Flood
wrote that, in Gaelic Ireland, there were at least ten
instruments in general use. These were the cruit (a
small harp) and clairseach (a bigger harp with
typically 30 strings), the timpan (a small string
instrument played with a bow or plectrum), the feadan
(a fife), the buinne (an oboe or flute), the guthbuinne
(a bassoon-type horn), the bennbuabhal and corn
(hornpipes), the cuislenna (bagpipes – see Great
Irish warpipes), the stoc and sturgan (clarions or
trumpets), and the cnamha (bones). There is also
evidence of the fiddle being used in the 8th
century.
There are several collections of Irish folk music from
the 18th century, but it was not until the 19th century
that ballad printers became established in Dublin.
Important collectors include Colm Ó Lochlainn, George
Petrie, Edward Bunting, Francis O'Neill, James Goodman
and many others. Though solo performance is preferred
in the folk tradition, bands or at least small
ensembles have probably been a part of Irish music
since at least the mid-19th century, although this is a
point of much contention among ethnomusicologists.
Irish traditional music has endured more strongly
against the forces of cinema, radio and the mass media
than the indigenous folk music of most European
countries. This was possibly because the country was
not a geographical battleground in either of the two
World Wars.[citation needed] Another potential factor
was that the economy was largely agricultural, where
oral tradition usually thrives[citation needed]. From
the end of the Second World War until the late fifties
folk music was held in low regard. Comhaltas
Ceoltóirí Éireann (an Irish traditional music
association) and the popularity of the Fleadh Cheoil
(music festival) helped lead the revival of the music.
The English Folk music scene also encouraged and gave
self-confidence to many Irish musicians[citation
needed]. Following the success of The Clancy Brothers
and Tommy Makem in the US in 1959, Irish folk music
became fashionable again. The lush sentimental style of
singers such as Delia Murphy was replaced by
guitar-driven male groups such as The Dubliners. Irish
showbands presented a mixture of pop music and folk
dance tunes, though these died out during the
seventies. The international success of The Chieftains
and subsequent musicians and groups has made Irish folk
music a global brand.
Historically much old-time music of the USA grew out of
the music of Ireland, England and Scotland, as a result
of cultural diffusion. By the 1970s Irish traditional
music was again influencing music in the US and further
afield in Australia and Europe. It has occasionally
been fused with rock and roll, punk rock and other
genres.
Source: Wikipedia
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_traditional_music)
.
Although originally written for Traditional Irish
instruments, I created this Interpretation of "The
Ladies Dressed In Garments So Green" for 2 Flutes, Oboe
& Celtic or Concert (Pedal) Harp.
PARTITION