penillion
Welsh songs
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Penillion are originally improvised, but now typically traditional, Welsh verses and melodies. They are sung in counterpoint to a familiar tune played on the harp. This practice was a feature of Welsh folk culture until the early 18th century, and efforts are ongoing to revive the form. The word "penillion" is the plural of the Welsh word "penill," meaning verse.12
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