Question: is irish music and celtic music the same

title: Celtic music
text: These styles are known because of the importance of Irish and Scottish people in the English speaking world , especially in the United States , where they had a profound impact on American music , particularly bluegrass and country music . The music of Wales , Cornwall , the Isle of Man , Brittany , Galicia , Cantabria and Asturias ( Spain ) and Portugal are also considered Celtic music , the tradition being particularly strong in Brittany , where Celtic festivals large and small take place throughout the year , and in Wales , where the ancient eisteddfod tradition has been revived and flourishes . Additionally , the musics of ethnically Celtic peoples abroad are vibrant , especially in Canada and the United States . In Canada the provinces of Atlantic Canada are known for being a home of Celtic music , most notably on the islands of Newfoundland , Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island . The traditional music of Atlantic Canada is heavily influenced by the Irish , Scottish and Acadian ethnic makeup of much of the region 's communities . In some parts of Atlantic Canada , such as Newfoundland , Celtic music is as or more popular than in the old country . Further , some older forms of Celtic music that are rare in Scotland and Ireland today , such as the practice of accompanying a fiddle with a piano , or the Gaelic spinning songs of Cape Breton remain common in the Maritimes . Much of the music of this region is Celtic in nature , but originates in the local area and celebrates the sea , seafaring , fishing and other primary industries . 

Answer: answer: Yes. These styles are known because of the importance of Irish and Scottish people in the English-speaking world, especially in the United States, where they profoundly impacted American music, particularly bluegrass and country music.