1. Scottish Vocal Week

2. Bothy ballad A Bothy ballad is a work song. Strophic structure – uses same music for each verse. Is sung by men. Male soloist sings the verse. Refrain is sung in unison.

3. Waulking song Waulking song is a work song. Sung by women (in gaelic) Verse sung by a soloist. Refrain/chorus sung by others in unison. Refrain made of vocal sounds (ho ri ho ro). Sung A capella.

4. Gaelic psalm Gaelic psalms are sung a capella. Solo singer known as a precentor starts before the congregation join in when they recognise the song. Use of ornaments to decorate the melodies.

5. Scots ballad A Scots ballad is a song telling of an event. Slow and relaxed in style. Usually fairly long. Can be sung by male or female voices.

6. Mouth music Mouth music has a strong rhythmic pulse. Has sounds to fit the music rather than words. Was used to dance to. Replaced traditional instruments.

7. Celtic rock A style of music that mixes Celtic folk music and rock together. WolfstonePeatbog Faeries

8. Scottish Vocal Music Scots Ballad Mouth Music Celtic Rock Bothy Ballad Waulking song Gaelic Psalm Strophic Through Composed