Across
- 3. Means having more than one note per syllable (7)
- 7. Means ‘old style’ and is a style of singing as opposed to a type of song (4-3)
- 8. Songs with a lively rhythm that are usually sung at parties or celebrations (8, 4)
Down
- 1. Songs that usually have a gentle rocking rhythm, as they are used to lull children to sleep (7)
- 2. Songs written to encourage a sense of patriotism, which is a love of one’s country. Often written to remember those who died in the struggle for Irish independence (9, 4)
- 4. Songs that portray Ireland as a beautiful woman. These are a type of patriotic song. The name comes from the Irish meaning ‘dream’ or ‘vision’ (7)
- 5. Songs about love stories or long-lost loves (4, 4)
- 6. Songs that are usually sad and very expressive. They can be about the loss of a loved one, hardship in life, or fighting (6)