An Traidisiún Amhránaíochta agus Ceol Úirlise 1
The Song and Instrumental Tradition 1
Aonad A: Traidisiún na hAmránaíochta 1: Tugann an modúl seo léargas ginearálta ar amhránaíocht dhúchasach na hÉireann i mBéarla agus i nGaeilge. Déantar iniúchadh ar na gnéithe sainiúla a bhaineann leis na traidisiúin amhránaíochta seo. Déantar plé ar stíleanna éagsúla agus ar an gcomhthéacs cultúrtha ina chleachtaítear an amhránaíocht agus pléitear tuairimí agus teoiricí faoin amhránaíocht. Breathnaítear freisin ar áit na hamhránaíochta i dtraidisiún cheol na hÉireann. Is í aidhm an mhodúil seo ná léargas ginearálta a thabhairt ar amhránaíocht dhúchasach na hÉireann, i mBéarla agus i nGaeilge.
(Is féidir an modúl seo a thógáil i nGaeilge, i mBéarla nó ar bhonn dátheangach.)
Unit A: The Song Tradition 1
This module gives a general overview of traditional singing in Ireland covering elements of both the English and Irish language song traditions. The particular traits of these traditions are examined. Various styles are discussed along with the cultural context in which traditional singing is practised. Opinions and theories regarding singing are also discussed as well as the place of traditional singing within the general context of Irish music. The aim of this module is to give a general overview of traditional singing in Ireland covering elements of both the English and Irish language song traditions.
(This module may be taken in Irish, English, or on a bilingual basis.)
Unit B: The Instrumental Tradition: Historical and Modern 1
This module is an exploration of Irish traditional instrumental music, and provides a comprehensive background. This overview will include tune types and repertoire, instruments, history, playing styles (both regional and individual) and an illustrative selection of key figures in the instrumental tradition. It will also map historical development from solos and duets to céili bands and group playing.
In the 19th century, classical music experienced a nationalist phase of incorporating folk melodies in orchestral works. This development will be considered and what it meant to put Irish traditional melodies in an orchestral setting. The most important composers and their main works will be examined. A further ‘Romantic’ development involved the use of Celtic/Irish legends and motives in classical composition without any direct incorporation of traditional melodies.
The 20th century, brought three inter-related strands of traditional music to the fore. The pure traditionalists who wish to preserve a pure traditional form; a ‘commercial’ genre which has gained enormous international popularity by incorporating high-speed precision playing along with elements from international pop/rock music, and other styles; and finally, a continuation of the use of Irish music in orchestral settings, displaying greater sensitivity to the demands of the tradition.
This module provides students with knowledge leading to an understanding and critical awareness of Irish traditional instrumental music and dance and through this to generate and develop ways for this knowledge to be employed in description, appreciation and analysis. Students will also examine changes in instrumentation and sources of material and the impact of performance contexts on the development of aesthetics and style in Irish Traditional Music.
Core: Traditional Stage 3
Option: Yes – available in Stage 3 or Stage 4.
(An ability to speak basic conversational Irish would be a distinct advantage).
Unit A: The Song Tradition 1:
Rogha ó réimse na n-ábhar seo a leanas/A selection from the following range of content:• Léargas ginearálta ar amhránaíocht dhúchasach na hÉireann, i mBéarla agus i nGaeilge.• An amhránaíocht i nGaeilge – tréithe sainiúla.• An amhránaíocht i mBéarla – tréithe sainiúla.• Stair/Cultúr/Comhthéacs cultúrtha na hamhránaíochta.• Rangú, Seánraí, Saghsanna amhrán.• Meadarachtaí, Frasú, Modhanna, Foirm, Rím srl.• Caoineadh agus nósanna caointeoireachta.• Amhráin spioradálta.• Amhráin Mhacarónacha.• Bailéidí.• Cúrsaí iniseoireachta.• Láimhseáil ama sna hamhráin.• Feidhmeanna na hamhránaíochta.• Focail na n-amhrán.• Seachadadh na n-amhrán.• Cur i láthair na n-amhrán agus teicnící.• Sean-Nós.• Téarmaí a úsáidtear chun cur síos ar an amhránaíocht agus na srianta a bhaineann leo.• Aesteiticí.• Stór amhrán – Foinsí, Forbairt, Saghsanna, Réimse srl.• Seanchas na n-amhrán.• Mothúcháin.• Athruithe sa chomhthéacs cultúrtha agus athruithe cleachtas san amhránaíocht dhúchasach.• Draíocht na n-amhrán, Seachrán Sí.• Stór amhrán i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla a fhoghlaim• Overview of the Irish and English language song traditions.• The Irish language song tradition – defining characteristics.• The English language song tradition – defining characteristics.• History/Background/Cultural context of song.• Classification of song, Genres, Types etc.• Poetic metres, phrasing, modes, form, rhyme etc.• Keening, Lament.• Spiritual songs.• Macaronic songs.• Narrative Ballads.• Questions of narrative.• How time is handled in songs.• Functions of song.• Words of songs.• The transmission of songs.• The rendering of a song, techniques etc.• Sean-Nós.• Terminology used to describe song and its limitations.• Aesthetics.• Repertoire – acquisition of, development of, types of, range of etc.• The folklore/stories behind the songs.• Feelings/emotions.• Changes in the cultural context and practice of traditional song.• The magic of song, the power of songs to transport us into another world.• Leaning a repertoire of songs in Irish and English.
Unit B: The Instrumental Tradition: Historical and Modern 1:
• The history and development of Irish traditional instrumental music • The tune types both major and minor, universal and regional• Instruments• Techniques, styles, regions, ornamentation and embellishment, questions of taste, the ‘idiom’• From solo expression to group playing• Regional styles• Representative examples of significant players•. Extended application of the tradition in the 20th century
Aonad A: The Song Tradition 1:
Múinfear an t-aonad seo tríd léachtaí /seimineáir/ranganna praiticiúla de 1 uair a chloig a thabharfar ar bhonn seachtainiúil don bhliain acadúil ar fad. Beidh éisteacht, plé agus léamh i gceist chomh maith le foghlaim phraiticiúil agus cleachtadh amhrán. Beifear ag súil go ndéanfaidh an scoláire taighde neamhspleách dá c(h)uid féin faoin ábhar freisin.
This unit will be taught through weekly lectures/seminars/practical classes of 1 hours per week for the full academic year. This will include listening to examples of song, discussion, recommended reading/listening etc. as well as the practical learning and practice of songs. The student will also be expected to engage in independent research, reading, listening etc.
Unit B: The Instrumental Tradition: Historical and Modern 1
The module is taught as a series of weekly lectures. Live demonstration and a wide range of recorded and printed materials are used for demonstration, analysis and discussion.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 50 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |