- Celtic music has its origin in the ancient Celtic peoples of Western Europe who used the same language during the Iron Age, it is a musical genre with folk roots and with a very special characteristic and that is that it is not limited to a country, if not to a whole area of European countries influenced by Celtic culture.
- Countries and territories where Celtic music is most popular.
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Cornwall
Brittany in France
Asturias and Galicia in Spain
- In all these territories Celtic culture and music has been preserved throughout history.
- Celtic music is related to contemporary Irish or Scottish songs, as it is part of their traditional folk music.
- One of the main characteristics of Celtic music is its contrasting rhythms, from happy, which can even sound like war melodies, to sad and peaceful.
- Characteristic instruments
Bagpipe
· Flute
· Button accordion: very similar to the traditional accordion that has buttons instead of keys.
· Bombarda: It is a small wooden oboe with a double reed, formed by a conical tube with holes.
Tambourines
Drums
· Fiddle
- These instruments are not used frequently in operas or symphonic ensembles, so it is easy to identify Celtic music from other genres.
- If you want to have a completely free application with all Celtic music on your mobile, download our app and enjoy the music.
- Countries and territories where Celtic music is most popular.
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Cornwall
Brittany in France
Asturias and Galicia in Spain
- In all these territories Celtic culture and music has been preserved throughout history.
- Celtic music is related to contemporary Irish or Scottish songs, as it is part of their traditional folk music.
- One of the main characteristics of Celtic music is its contrasting rhythms, from happy, which can even sound like war melodies, to sad and peaceful.
- Characteristic instruments
Bagpipe
· Flute
· Button accordion: very similar to the traditional accordion that has buttons instead of keys.
· Bombarda: It is a small wooden oboe with a double reed, formed by a conical tube with holes.
Tambourines
Drums
· Fiddle
- These instruments are not used frequently in operas or symphonic ensembles, so it is easy to identify Celtic music from other genres.
- If you want to have a completely free application with all Celtic music on your mobile, download our app and enjoy the music.
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