In the Gaelic tongue, as explained before "Ceilidh" simply means a visit. The Irish word "Ceili" is the same, pronounced the same, only a different spelling. While a visit in Ireland, Scotland, or Cape Breton would often include music, song, and dance it is the visit itself that defines "Ceilidh". It has nothing historical whatsoever to do with Morris or barn dancing. In it's own tradition the music played would be from pipes and fiddles and singing would be in Gaelic. Dancing would be stepdancing and square sets. Gaelic storytelling would also play a part in such a social visit. In parts of the Gaelic world "Ceilidh" has changed a bit to take on a more concert type meaning but the proper definition is still "a visit".