Irish crosses on gravestones in an Irish cemetery January 2020. Anna Schwabe | KCSU FM

How much do you know about traditional, or trad, Irish music? From instruments to dances, take our quiz to test your trivia knowledge. You might learn something new!

Today is St. Patrick’s Day, which started as a rather solemn religious holiday. Emigrants to the U.S. began the more secular, boisterous revelries we often think of when we hear “St. Patrick’s Day.” It has become a time to celebrate Irish culture, both in the traditional sense and mixed with other cultures.

Music is a major part of Irish culture, and we at KCSU love to celebrate music and culture. Use this quiz as an opportunity to dive deeper into Irish music, culture and history this St. Patrick’s day.