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Éist, le Manchán Magan: Cor

For Seachtain na Gaeilge 2023 Manchán Magan, illustrates a collection of words as Gaeilge which describe different elements of music, song and sound within Irish heritage, nature and culture. Today's word is Cor.

Today, Manchán is focusing on the musical term, Cor. Described as 'a lively turn in music' but also 'a lively air'. Cor is also a reel in dancing terms, cor beirte is a two-handed reel, and Cor na Síog as the Fairies' Reel.

Ar Éist le Manchán Magan, bíonn plé ag ambasadóir Sheachtain na Gaeilge, Manchán Magan, ar bhailiúchán focal as Gaeilge lena gcuirtear síos ar ghnéithe éagsúla den cheol, den amhránaíocht agus den fhuaim maidir le hoidhreacht, dúlra agus cultúr na hÉireann.