traditional music

Traditional music is sometimes used interchangeably with Folk music. This page documents the more specific definition. Traditional music is the modern name for what used to be called "Folk music", before the term "Folk music" was expanded to include a lot of non-traditional material. The defining characteristics of traditional music are that it is:An Oral tradition. Primarily, it is not mediated by books, recorded or transmitted media. Singers may extend their repertoire using broadsheets, song books or CDs, but these secondary enhancements are of the same character as the primary songs experienced in the flesh.Culturally particular: The music derives from, or is related to, a particular region or cultureof a commemorative character. On certain days of the year, such as Easter, May Day and Christmas, particular songs celebrate the yearly cycle. These are the only occasions when payments for performances are acceptable. Weddings, birthdays and funerals may also be noted with songs, dances and special costumes.
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