About Gaelic music
Gaelic music is a music genre that emerged in Scotland and Ireland. It is usually classed as a form of music of the United Kingdom and music of Ireland.
Gaelic music has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Scottish Gaelic punk.
From Wikipedia
Gaelic music (Irish: Ceol Gaelach, "Irish music" or "Gaelic music," Scottish Gaelic: Ceòl Gàidhealach) is an umbrella term for any music written in the Gaelic languages of Irish and Scottish Gaelic. To differentiate between the two, the Irish language is typically just referred to as "Irish", or sometimes as "Gaeilge"; Scottish Gaelic is referred to as "Gàidhlig". Gaelic music is also classified under "Celtic music".
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Gaelic music.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gaelic music?
Gaelic music is a music genre that emerged in Scotland and Ireland. It is usually classed as a form of music of the United Kingdom and music of Ireland.
Where and when did Gaelic music originate?
Gaelic music originated in Scotland and Ireland.