Musical style in Europe

  1. Is language a reliable demarcation of musical style in Europe? Why, or why not? Also, how are music and musical instruments used to express national identity? (Give some specific examples.) 2. There has been some controversy about Michael Flatley’s highly-produced and commercially-oriented shows such as “Riverdance” and “Lord of the Dance.” What effects, positive or negative, do you believe these shows have had on people’s impressions of Celtic music and culture? the book is : the music of the people of the world