Celtic
Traditional folk music from Celtic nations, characterized by dance tunes like jigs, reels, and hornpipes, modal scales, and intricate ornamentation. It blends lively rhythmic energy with haunting, narrative-driven ballads, utilizing acoustic instrumentation to evoke cultural heritage.
Origin: Celtic nations including Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany (France), Isle of Man, and Galicia (Spain), rooted in Gaelic and Brythonic heritage.
Era: Roots in ancient traditions (pre-1000 CE) evolving through medieval and Renaissance periods to modern folk revivals and contemporary fusions.
