Traditional Music of Germany



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Folk music remains an important part of daily life in Germany, especially in rural areas. Most villages have at least one band that provides music for weddings, festivals, and parades. These groups usually include brass instruments, clarinets, and accordions. This example comes from Bavaria, in southern Germany, and exhibits many features typical of German band music, including flowing brass melodies, staccato accordion rhythms, and bouncing tuba lines.

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Germany, Federal Republic of; Bavaria

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