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?
