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Irish dance and music

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     Irish culture is not complete without dance and music, which have a long history. Irish dance and music frequently go hand in hand, with traditional Irish music providing the melodic and rhythmic framework.      With various regional forms and variations, Irish dance has developed over the years. Step dancing, one of the most well-known forms, is distinguished by its complex footwork, rigid upper body, and arms at the sides of the dancer. Other dance forms include set dancing, which is comparable to square dancing, and ceili dancing, which is a social dance done in groups.      With a wide range of instruments and musical styles, Irish music is similarly diversified. The violin, tin whistle, bodhran (a sort of drum), and accordion are among the most often used instruments in Irish music. Irish traditional music is renowned for its upbeat beats and earworm melodies, frequently with rapid-fire ornamentation.      Due in part...