Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Music of the British Isles: Ballads

Published byCaitlin Dorsey Modified over 6 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "Music of the British Isles: Ballads"— Presentation transcript:

1 Music of the British Isles: Ballads

2 Ballads: Origins http://www. webexhibits
The ballad evolved and grew from several medieval roots, most notably Provencal folk music. Known orally for centuries, with storytellers using line-breaks and rhythm to enrapture their audiences as they passed along tales and histories The ballad maintained a strong presence in England for three centuries Romantic poets found a perfect form for their lilting verbal melodies, and turned the ballad into a writer’s sport

3 Ballads Strophic form - four lines - rhyme/meter patterns
Alternating Stock narrative formulas - setting and people - riding, sailing, walking - conversation Generic characters - fair lady - saucy sailor lad - false knight

4 Ballad Elements “Leaping and Lingering” storyline
Sensational subject matter Pervasive use of the number three Colors: green, red, white Stock phrases and motifs Repetition Sometimes use a chorus Performed solo (no harmony) Moral of the story is…

5 Gory Murder Ballads! Exactly what it sounds like!! Scandal straight out of the salacious and sordid news of the time period… The Two Sisters (England) - treachery/murder from older sister - younger sister reveals her killer Lord Randall (Scotland) - treachery/murder from wife - mother finds out the truth Lord Thomas and Fair Ellender (England) - treachery/murder between two women - man kills the murderer

6 Conversation Ballads Only two characters Sung by the same person
Singer’s gender is unimportant Often describes a contest, a set of impossible tasks, or a breakup Examples: - Scarborough Fair (England) - Capt. Wedderburn’s Courtship (Scotland) - Will Ye Go, Lassie, Go? (Ireland/Scotland)

7 Laments/Love Songs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5fBppsntAE
Focus on emotion rather than narrative More often in Irish, Welsh, etc. as opposed to English Uses comparisons to “nature imagery” Uses the “Natural World” to express praise or to mourn Usually the melodies are very compelling Note: beloved can be an object (alcohol, a ring) Examples - Crúiscín Lán (The Little Full Jug – Ireland) - Black is the Color of My True Love’s Hair (Scotland/Appalachia)

Download ppt "Music of the British Isles: Ballads"

Similar presentations

Folk or Traditional ballad XV – XVI CENTURIES Anonymous oral form Europe. Anonymous oral form which appears in the late Middle Ages throughout Europe.

Folk or Traditional ballad XV – XVI CENTURIES Anonymous oral form Europe. Anonymous oral form which appears in the late Middle Ages throughout Europe.
Introducing the Poem Literary Focus: Ballad Reading Focus: Understanding Purpose Writing Focus: Think as a Reader/Writer TechFocus Feature Menu Lord Randall.

Introducing the Poem Literary Focus: Ballad Reading Focus: Understanding Purpose Writing Focus: Think as a Reader/Writer TechFocus Feature Menu Lord Randall.
English & Scottish Ballads The people’s poetry. I. The Purpose To entertain No movies? No TV? Can’t read? Go down to the town square and listen to the.

English & Scottish Ballads The people’s poetry. I. The Purpose To entertain No movies? No TV? Can’t read? Go down to the town square and listen to the.
English, Scottish, and Irish Ballads. Definition  Narrative songs about the adventures of ordinary people and legendary heroes  Known today as “popular,”

English, Scottish, and Irish Ballads. Definition  Narrative songs about the adventures of ordinary people and legendary heroes  Known today as “popular,”
A song/narrative poem transmitted orally that tells a story Focuses on one incident Begins in the midst of a crisis (in medias res) Proceeds to the resolution.

A song/narrative poem transmitted orally that tells a story Focuses on one incident Begins in the midst of a crisis (in medias res) Proceeds to the resolution.
Ballads Narrative songs.

Ballads Narrative songs.
From Holt 6 th Course, pg. 108 and 111 AP Literature, Mrs. Demangos.

From Holt 6 th Course, pg. 108 and 111 AP Literature, Mrs. Demangos.
Poetic Forms. Ballad  Ballads, one of the earliest forms of literature, are narrative songs.  Traditionally passed down orally from generation to generation,

Poetic Forms. Ballad  Ballads, one of the earliest forms of literature, are narrative songs.  Traditionally passed down orally from generation to generation,
Ballads.

Ballads.
14 th and 15 th Centuries.  Rhymed verse that was recited or sung  Themes  Murderous acts / desire for revenge  Tragic accidents and sudden disaster.

14 th and 15 th Centuries.  Rhymed verse that was recited or sung  Themes  Murderous acts / desire for revenge  Tragic accidents and sudden disaster.
Sensationalism in the Middle Ages These aren’t the latest tabloid headlines. They’re the plots of medieval ballads. In the Middle Ages, just as today,

Sensationalism in the Middle Ages These aren’t the latest tabloid headlines. They’re the plots of medieval ballads. In the Middle Ages, just as today,
Narrative Poetry & The Ballad T. Meldrum April 2009.

Narrative Poetry & The Ballad T. Meldrum April 2009.
Terms and Examples PART I

Terms and Examples PART I
Elements of Poetry Poetry Unit Day 2.

Elements of Poetry Poetry Unit Day 2.
In your journal, respond to the following questions: Have you heard of a ballad before? What do you think a ballad is? Can you think of any examples of.

In your journal, respond to the following questions: Have you heard of a ballad before? What do you think a ballad is? Can you think of any examples of.
The Ballad Part of the oral tradition Stories passed down from generation to generation.

The Ballad Part of the oral tradition Stories passed down from generation to generation.
British Character N. V. Tyulpanova with her pupils Secondary School Perevoz.

British Character N. V. Tyulpanova with her pupils Secondary School Perevoz.
Folk or Traditional ballad XIII – XV CENTURIES Anonymous oral form Europe. Anonymous oral form which appears in the late Middle Ages throughout Europe.

Folk or Traditional ballad XIII – XV CENTURIES Anonymous oral form Europe. Anonymous oral form which appears in the late Middle Ages throughout Europe.
Instructions for using this template. Remember this is Jeopardy, so where I have written “Answer” this is the prompt the students will see, and where.

Instructions for using this template. Remember this is Jeopardy, so where I have written “Answer” this is the prompt the students will see, and where.
Chorus Should have $5 from you by tomorrow! Attentiveness/Behavior expectations Concert Etiquette Attendance/Binders Warm-ups Sight singing Review all.

Chorus Should have $5 from you by tomorrow! Attentiveness/Behavior expectations Concert Etiquette Attendance/Binders Warm-ups Sight singing Review all.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google