Skye Waulking Song - Capercaillie Celtic Fusion 0.0 / 5 ? MusicCapercailleGCSEEdexcel Created by: Maria WillisCreated on: 18-05-13 11:54 What is this piece an example of? Celtic fusion 1 of 7 What does 'waulking' mean? the process of pounding tweed cloth against wooden board, in order to soften it and make it more airtight 2 of 7 Why would the woman sing waulking songs? To move the cloth in time with each other and enliven their work. 3 of 7 The songs would usually be call-and-response, what does this mean? The call was sung by a solo singer and the response was by everyone else 4 of 7 What album does this song from from? Nadurra 5 of 7 When was the album released? 2000 6 of 7 What has the text been taken from? A long lament called 'Joh, Son of the King of Ireland' 7 of 7
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