Paddy Rafferty & Michael Rafferty, Irish Lilting, County Galway in 1982. Lilting is a form of traditional singing common in the Gaeilic speaking areas of Ireland. It goes under many names, and is sometimes referred to as mouth music, diddling, jigging, chin music or cheek music, or portaireacht bhéil (port a'bhéil, "mouth-singing") in Irish. Lilting often accompanied dancing. Features such as rhythm and tone dominate in lilting. The lyrics thus are often meaningless or nonsensical. Because of th
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Paddy Rafferty & Michael Rafferty, Irish Lilting, County Galway in 1982. Lilting is a form of traditional singing common in the Gaeilic speaking areas of Ireland. It goes under many names, and is sometimes referred to as mouth music, diddling, jigging, chin music or cheek music, or portaireacht bhéil (port a'bhéil, "mouth-singing") in Irish. Lilting often accompanied dancing. Features such as rhythm and tone dominate in lilting. The lyrics thus are often meaningless or nonsensical. Because of th
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🎶 Have you heard of Irish lilting?🎶 Before instruments were widely available, our ancestors found creative ways to bring music into their homes and communities. 💚 Lilting is a traditional form of vocal music where singers use rhythmic, melodic sounds to imitate the tunes of dance music, such as jigs, reels, and hornpipes. It was often used at gatherings when instruments weren't available or affordable, helping to keep spirits high and feet moving! ☘️ https://www.instagram.com/absolutelilt/ |
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🎶 Have you heard of Irish lilting?🎶 Before instruments were widely available, our ancestors found creative ways to bring music into their homes and communities. 💚 Lilting is a traditional form of vocal music where singers use rhythmic, melodic sounds to imitate the tunes of dance music, such as jigs, reels, and hornpipes. It was often used at gatherings when instruments weren't available or affordable, helping to keep spirits high and feet moving! ☘️ https://www.instagram.com/absolutelilt/ |
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