Gwerz (Breton: [ɡʷɛ̞ʀz], "ballad", "lament", plural gwerzioù) is a type of folk song of Brittany. In Breton music, the gwerz tells a story[1] which can be epic, historical, or mythological. The stories are usually of a tragic nature. The gwerz is characterised by an often monotonous melody and many couplets, all in the Breton language. Though historically sung unaccompanied,[2] some modern musicians use limited instrumentation with the gwerz.
Some of the most famous performers in current gwerzioù are Erik Marchand, Yann-Fañch Kemener, and Denez Prigent.[citation needed]
Notable gwerzioù
- An hini a garan
- Gwerz Skolan
- Gwerz Santes Enori
- Gwerz Ker is[citation needed]
- Gwerz Fañchig kemper[citation needed]
- Gwerz ar vezhinerien[citation needed]
- Ar Roue Gralon ha Kear Is
References
- ^ Sean Williams (2010). Focus: Irish Traditional Music. Routledge. ISBN 0-415-99146-3.
- ^ "Denez Prigent". Retrieved 26 Dec 2013.
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