Scottish Songs

Question 1

Scots Ballad

Answer 1

Sung in: Scottish
Tempo: Moderato
Scots ballad usually tells the story of a historical event, disaster or a supernatural happening. Often very long and easy listening

Question 2

Bothy Ballad

Answer 2

Sung in: Scottish
Tempo: N/A
Sung by men. Traditionally unaccompanied. These songs were mainly humorous, often about their work, their poor living conditions and being a farmer

Question 3

Waulking Songs

Answer 3

Sung in: Gaelic

Always sung by women. Unaccompanied except for a steady beat. Call and response/ question and answer

Question 4

Mouth Music

Answer 4

Sung in: Gaelic
Tempo: Allegro
Imitate instruments and the words are made up and don’t make sense

Question 5

Gaelic Psalms

Answer 5

Sung in: Gaelic

Unaccompanied and no beat. Sounds like hymns