1. Ireland High Culture By: Rebecca Johnston

2. Traditional Irish Music Mainly dance music. Consisting of melodic lines with many variations. The only true way to learn an Irish tune is to listen to it. Several different versions of the same tune Most tunes consist of two parts Part A is usually called the tune and consists of 8 beats and repeated to consist in a total of 16 beats Part B is usually called the turn and also consists of a repeated set of 8 beats totaling in 16 beats.

3. Traditional Instruments Irish wire-strung harp the symbol of the Irish Republic stands about 4 feet high, and has 34 strings opposed to 47 strings on the modern orchestral harp

4. Traditional Instruments Bodhrán (pronounced bow- rahn) Typically made of a round wooden frame with goatskin stretched across the top Played with a beater, Today it is common to be a wooden rod about 7 inches long During the traditional days it could have been made from bone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5eY90 WJZ50

5. Traditional Instruments Fiddle Strung with steel string Played first during the 17 th century Bagpipes, features a bladder made of leather that is inflated through a pipe by the breath of the person playing.

6. Performing Arts Ireland is internationally known for is music, acting, singing, dancing, composing and writing The most well known Irish dance is the Riverdance. http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=NnTq5 2YXXzc

7. Irish Writers Some of the greatest writers in English over the last century were Irish: W. B. Yeats George Bernard Shaw James Joyce Samuel Beckett Frank O'Connor, Seán O'Faoláin, Seán O'Casey, Flann O'Brien Seamus Heaney.

8. Cultural festivities The moat well known, national holiday in the Republic is Saint Patrick's Day March 17 Marked by parades and festivals in cities and towns across the island of Ireland In remembrance to Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland Dublin is the host of the largest parade in Ireland with over 3000 performers and on average 500,000 people attending. Pan Celtic Festival 1971, aimed to foster better relations between the Celtic nations of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, the Isle of Mann, Cornwall and Wales. today, Celtic culture with parades, music, dancing and sports Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival Singles festival in Ireland, mix of music, dance horseracing and BBQ championships. Puck Fair oldest and most popular festivals, free family entertainment.

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