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Thread #36771 Message #511889
Posted By: Brían
21-Jul-01 - 08:41 AM
Thread Name: Any thoughts about lilting?
Subject: RE: Any thoughts about lilting?
That's a good question, Lady P. Although Lilting can also refer to the rhythmn of a song to sing with a light, graceful rhythm, a swing, what we are talking about here is the practice of using nonsense words or syllables to known dance tunes to create usually light- hearted music to dance to.
Here is another bit on style: Sean-nós in Donegal.
Brían.