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About Appalachian music
Appalachian music is a music genre that emerged in United States. It is usually classed as a form of music of the United States.
From Wikipedia
Appalachian music is the music of the region of Appalachia in the Eastern United States. Traditional Appalachian music is derived from various influences, including the ballads, hymns and fiddle music of the British Isles (particularly Scotland), and to a lesser extent the music of Continental Europe.
First recorded in the 1920s, Appalachian musicians were a key influence on the early development of old-time music, country music, bluegrass, and rock n' roll, and were an important part of the American folk music revival of the 1960s. Instruments typically used to perform Appalachian music include the banjo, American fiddle, fretted dulcimer, and later the guitar.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Appalachian music?
Appalachian music is a music genre that emerged in United States. It is usually classed as a form of music of the United States.
Where and when did Appalachian music originate?
Appalachian music originated in United States.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q4780884 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Appalachian music – CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Brown's a-Hanging on a Sour Apple Tree by Henry Reed (fiddle), – Public domain