Penillion or Cerdd Dant

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An old Welsh musical tradition.

An example of a Welsh traditional music style, now usually called cerdd dant or sometimes canu penillion. Involves the use of two counter pointed melodies between accompanist and singer(s).
From: The Celts Open Ended Curve
First broadcast : 04 June 1987

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14

Subject : History

Topic : Twentieth century world

Keywords : Celtic music, Celtic traditions, History of Welsh music,

Notes : What is the meaning of the term " Celtic tradition"? What is Celtic heritage? What is common to the Celtic countries now?


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