penillion means 'verses'

the style is that of singing verses to a tune that has no bearing on the tune being sung 'cept its in tune, not even the timing!!

me mam used to do it.Uncle played the Ash Grove - llwyn on, on the pianno in the front room,   and off she went in a different direction , great it was, her being a prize winning contralto and all that, rattled windows she did, and doors, in fact the whole bloody house shook, but still the neighbours stayed and not once did they complain, she was good you see and a shade on the generous side so not one to argue with.made Dad proud, he was her singing coach.Could sing much himself, but I'm making up for it.

I hope we get some more helpful responses that this visit down memory valley.

Tarra

Its a great combination