Celtic Music Quiz

Which countries are part of the Celtic region?

• A. France and Germany

• B. Norway and Sweden

• C. Belgium and Italy

• D. Scotland, Ireland, and Wales

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with Celtic music?

• Frequent repetition

• Limited harmony

• Ornamentation

• Long periods of rest

What is lilting?

• A type of musical instrument

• A type of dance

• A singing style

• An exercise

The bagpipe's chanter's job is:

• Storing air

• Creating low, constant sounds

• Controlling air pressure

• Playing the melody

The Irish harp was historically associated with:

• Common folk music

• Military ceremonies

• Royalty

• Religious services

What is the Irish harp made of?

• Metal and wood

• Plastic and string

• Gold and silver

• Glass and wire

In Irish step dancing, dancers are known for what?

• Doing cartwheels across the stage

• Dancing in pairs only

• Moving only their feet while keeping their upper body still

• Moving their arms in big circles

What element of Celtic music makes the melody more interesting?

• Loud dynamics

• Ornamentation

• Fast tempo changes

• Limited pitch range

Which part of the bagpipes produces a low, continuous sound?

• Chanter

• Blow pipe

• Air bag

• Drones

Wales is known as...

• The Land of Song

• The Land of Whales

• The Land of Harps

• The Land of Dance