World Music

Intro to World Music – Dr. David A. McConnell Chapter 1 Quiz NAME: Multiple Choice – 50 points 1. The main impetus for the Irish diaspora was _____________. a. Irish independence in 1949 b. the repressive policies of Eamon De Valera c. the Irish potato famine d. the establishment of a national radio station 2. Which of the following are true of Northern Ireland? a. Catholic majority; independent nation b. Protestant majority; part of the United Kingdom c. Dublin is the capital city; Kerry is one of 26 counties d. A and C, but not B 3. The most common context for traditional Irish dance tune and medley performances today is a. the ceílí social gathering b. the Irish music session c. country dances d. celebrations in the Catholic church 4. Which of the following is NOT an aerophone commonly used in Irish music a. tinwhistle b. uillean pipes c. hornpipe d. Irish wooden flute 5. A bodhrán is a. an aerophone b. a membranophone c. an idiophone d. a chordophone 6. Which of the following is NOT a rhythm commonly used in Irish dance music? a. reel b. jig c. sean nós d. hornpipe

7. As a result of the Irish music revival of the 1960s, traditional music a. was increasingly performed by professional touring groups b. was increasingly performed in homes rather than in pubs or concert halls c. was much more frequently performed to accompany dancing than in the past d. was played almost exclusively, as musicians avoided performing music that 8. On the uilleann pipes, the regulators are used to a. play drones b. play melodies c. play ornaments d. play chords 9. True or False: Irish musicians in Ireland have been almost completely resistant to absorbing influences from Irish diaspora musicians in the United States and elsewhere. a. True b. False 10. Which of the following is characteristic of the post-1970s, modern ensemble style of Irish music? a. varied textures and performance styles b. use of chordal accompaniment instruments like the guitar and the Irish bouzouki c. jazz- or rock-influenced textures featuring solo improvisation d. all of the above 11. The music of Eileen Ivers represents a. a conservative revival of traditional music b. a broad and eclectic range of musical styles c. a standard approach to traditional songs and dance tunes d. all of the above 12. Which of the following Irish music groups emerged from the pioneering ensemble Ceoltóirí Cualann in the 1960s and continues to be a guiding force in the tradition and transformation of Irish music still today? a. The Pogues b. The Chieftains c. Clannad d. Altan

Essays – 50 points (answer 1 of the following 3 prompts) 1. Discuss some unifying characteristics of Irish traditional music. What elements of Celtic culture have survived and helped to define Irish nationalism? 2. Identify and describe five musical instruments that are used prominently in Irish traditional music. Discuss the roles and functions of each (e.g., melody, chordal accompaniment, rhythmic accompaniment, drone). 3. How does the music discussed in this chapter reflect the history of Irish nationhood, urbanization, and the growth of the Irish diaspora in United States? Provide a brief overview of this history and list specific musicians or pieces of music that relate to the different periods described. Summary This chapter concentrates on traditional, neo- traditional, and post- traditional Irish music. The establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922

opened a new chapter in the evolution of Irish nationalism. In 1949, the new age brought with it urbanization and industry. With the fear that Ireland's traditions would be lost as the economy grows, they turned to traditional Irish music. They performed a session, which was a gathering of musicians

who came together to play Irish tunes. The usage of sessions contributed to the incorporation of rock, jazz, and other musical styles into their work. There are five types of Irish traditional music. Sean nos, or old ways, is sung in Irish, as is harp music, instrumental dance, or songs performed in English. Sean nos