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Irish Dance Set Pieces

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Irish Dance Set Pieces game quiz
"One aspect of Irish Dancing is the Set Dance. This quiz is about set dances in general and the history of how each set dance got its name."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. What word in the title of a set dance means the song was written to honor someone?
    humor
    planxty
    air
    tune


2. Which famous person are these set dances related to: "Downfall of Paris", "Bonaparte's Retreat", "Madame Bonaparte"?
    Answer: (One Word)


3. What set dance was named after a drinking party at a particular place?
    Planxty Davis
    The Storyteller
    The Lodge Road
    Humors of Bandon


4. Which set dance title is actually a code for Bonnie Prince Charles?
    Three Sea Captains
    The Blackbird
    The Wandering Musician
    The Piper through the Meadow Straying


5. What set dance is named after an area in County Wexford, Ireland?
    Job of Journeywork
    Garden of Daisies
    The Lodge Road
    Kilkenney Races


6. Which of the following set dances is not considered a traditional set?
    St. Patrick's Day
    The Storyteller
    Job of Journeywork
    The Blackbird


7. In the United States, what level Irish dance competitor performs a set dance as part of their competition?
    Novice
    Prizewinner
    Open Championship
    Preliminary Championship


8. Which set dance changes tempo mid-tune?
    Is the Big Man Within
    The Hunt
    Rub the Bag
    Hurry the Jug


9. What are the two parts of the set dance called?
    second step and set
    kickoff and ending
    lead around and set
    lead around and first step


10. What is another name for the set dance "Miss Brown's Fancy"?
    Three Sea Captains
    The Piper Through the Meadow Straying
    Planxty Brown
    Kilkenny Races


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