Lilting

Lilting

Lilting is a form of traditional celtic singing common in the Gaelic speaking areas of Ireland, and in some ways resembles scat singing and is called puirt a beul in Scottish Gaelic.

"For list of All-Ireland lilting champions see here: Lilting champions"

Lilting also known as Celtic Mouth Music (puirt-a-beul), diddling, jigging, chin music or cheek music.). [http://www.siliconglen.com/culture/puirtabeul.html Article on Gaelic puirt-a-beul (mouth music)]

In lilting lyrics written primarily for dancing to and of secondary importance behind the rhythm and tone in the song. [http://celticgrooves.homestead.com/CG_Fay_Seamus.html Seamus Fay, Cavan's lilter]

The lyrics in lilting are often meaningless or nonsensical. Many Gaelic singers therefore do not believe in publishing translations of lilting. The origins of lilting or puirt are unclear and may have resulted from the banning of native instruments.

Notable lilters

*Seamus Brogan
*Seamus Fay
* [Len Graham]
*Joe Holmes
*Paddy Tunney

References


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  • lilting — adjective Date: 1800 1. characterized by a rhythmical swing or cadence < a lilting stride > 2. cheerful, buoyant < a lilting comedy > • liltingly adverb • liltingness noun …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • lilting — 1. adjective Having a lilt; with energy, spirit and sprightliness; lively and cheerful. 2. noun Type of lively singing without any musical accompaniment …   Wiktionary

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  • lilting — lɪlt n. light rhythmic song; light rhythmic movement v. play or sing in a light rhythmic manner …   English contemporary dictionary

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