1) Bodhran. 2) Bagpipes. 3) Accordion. 4) Guitar. 5) Violin. 6) Piano. 7) Flute. 8)
Harp ... Runaway by The Corrs. Listen to the ... I would run away with ______.
CLASSICAL MUSIC or FOLK MUSIC
Classical music is distinguished by its wide use of instruments of varying tones and pitches to create a deep, rich sound. The different movements of classical music were affected by the invention and modification of instruments throughout time. We can’t forget the human voice, which is part of the Opera. Haydn has often been referred to as the “father of classical music.” His work was an influence for others who wrote classical music. However, though he is considered the progenitor of classical music, he is less familiar to most audiences than other composers such as Mozart, Beethoven or Bach. Mozart wrote symphonies, music for quartets and quintets, chamber orchestra pieces, choral pieces, piano concertos, and entire operas. He is perhaps best known for his opera The Magic Flute. Beethoven is particularly known for his symphonies. His sixth symphony is probably most recognized because of its pastorale, a section of music used in the Disney film Fantasia. Classical music is opposed to Traditional music.
Traditional music is the term we now use to refer to "folk music", that is, music and songs that have proven the test of time and
have
probably
been
enjoyed
by
your
parents
and
your
grandparents. Folk music has these characteristics:
It was transmitted through an oral tradition, people used to memorize songs, and they don’t know who wrote or composed the song.
The music was often related to national culture.
They commemorate historical and personal events such as Easter, Christmas, weddings, birthdays, etc. These events are noted with songs, dances and special costumes.
Fusion of cultures: music can be a blend of influences. For example, an electric guitar can be added to an old song.
Non-commercial: they are occasionally performed without any profit motive.
Classical music or Folk music – MUSIC 2º E.S.O.
I.E.S. Carlos Cano – Los Barrios
IRISH FOLK MUSIC
IRELAND Ireland is an island off western Europe in the Northern Atlantic Ocean. The Republic of Ireland (also called Ireland or Éire in Gaelic) occupies most of the island of Ireland; it is an independent country. The northern portion is Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom. The capital city of Ireland is Dublin, and people from Ireland are called Irish. In the past, St. Patrick arrived to help convert the pagan Gaelic Kings to Christianity. So Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17th, is the national holiday of Ireland. Everybody dresses in green and there are a lot of traditional songs and folk music to commemorate this date. The harp (cláirseach) and the small harp (cruit) were the main historical musical instruments of Ireland. Dances include jigs, reels, hornpipes and sets.
IRISH MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Music has played an important role in Irish life for thousands of years. The following are some popular instruments used by Irish people, can you match them with the pictures?
1) Bodhran 2) Bagpipes 3) Accordion 4) Guitar 5) Violin 6) Piano 7) Flute 8) Harp 9) Tin whistle
Classical music or Folk music – MUSIC 2º E.S.O.
I.E.S. Carlos Cano – Los Barrios
An Irish Traditional Song The Wild Rover I've been a wild rover for many a year I spent all my money on whiskey and beer, But now I'm returning with gold in great store And I never will play the wild rover no more. CHORUS And it's no, nay, never, No nay never no more, Will I play the wild rover No never no more. I went to an ale-house I used to frequent I told the landlady my money was spent. I asked her for credit, she answered me "nay Such a custom as yours I could have any day." CHORUS I took from my pocket ten sovereigns bright And the landlady's eyes opened wide with delight. She said "I have whiskey and wines of the best And the words that you told me were only in jest." CHORUS I'll go home to my parents, confess what I've done And I'll ask them to pardon their prodigal son. And if they caress me as ofttimes before Then I never will play the wild rover no more. CHORUS
Answer the following questions about the song: 1. What musical instruments can you hear in this song?
2. What do the audience and singers do in the Chorus after the word “never”?
3. Sometimes the pronunciation of Irish people is not the same as British people. How do they pronounce the possessive adjective “my”?
4. What is the meaning of the word “nay”?
Classical music or Folk music – MUSIC 2º E.S.O.
I.E.S. Carlos Cano – Los Barrios
IRISH TRADITIONAL DANCE: Irish Tap Dancing 1. Do you know what is Tap Dancing? 2. If you don’t know what it is, WATCH these two videos of the group Riverdance and guess it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W22gpBv00gg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfMrHknXxlk&feature=related
IRISH POP MUSIC Runaway by The Corrs Listen to the song and complete the gaps with the words on the right, some are repeated. Say it's true, there's nothing like me and you I'm not _______, tell me you feel it too And I would run away I would run away, yeah..., yeah I would run away I would run away with ______ Cause I am falling in love with you No never I'm never gonna _________ Falling in love with you Close the __________, lay down upon the floor And by candlelight, make _________ to me through the night (through the night, through the night...) Cause I have run away I have run away, yeah..., yeah I have run away, run away I have run away with______
Stop You Alone Love door
What musical instruments can you hear in the song?
Cause I am falling in love (falling in love) with you No never I'm never gonna ________ Falling in love with you... With you... And I would runaway I would runaway, yeah..., yeah I would runaway (runaway) I would runaway with you Cause I am falling in love (falling in love) with you No never I'm never gonna ________ Falling in love with you... Falling in love (falling in love) with you No never I'm never gonna ________ falling in love with you With you, my love, with you... na ni na ni na na... (With you, with you, with you, with you)
Classical music or Folk music – MUSIC 2º E.S.O.
I.E.S. Carlos Cano – Los Barrios
Try More Activities 1. Complete the table about Classical and Traditional music with the words in the box: folk music
songs
compositions
transmitted through an oral tradition Haydn
related to national culture
Opera piano concertos
instruments of varying tones and pitches Bodhran
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Symphonies
commemorate historical and personal events
TRADITIONAL MUSIC
2. Look at the pictures and write the names of the instruments:
3. What instruments are used in both Classical and Traditional music?
Classical music or Folk music – MUSIC 2º E.S.O.
I.E.S. Carlos Cano – Los Barrios
