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traditional music

traditional music

Meaning of traditional music

folk sound

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EN-UK/ə trəˈdɪʃənəl ˈmjuːzɪk/
EN-US/trəˈdɪʃənəl ˈmjuːzɪk/
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traditional music with Russian translation

traditional music usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

На деревенской площади мы слушали традиционную музыку, исполняемую на флейте.

In the village square we listened to traditional music played on a flute.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Он собирает записи традиционной музыки, чтобы изучать старые мелодии.

He collects recordings of traditional music to learn old melodies.

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traditional music belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

traditional musicтрадиционная музыка
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elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

traditional music synonyms

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heritage music
Emphasizes music preserved as part of cultural heritage; used in preservation, museum and cultural policy contexts; close to traditional music but more institutional.
traditional folk songs
Specifically refers to songs (rather than instrumental pieces) passed down in folk tradition; a narrower term within traditional music.
ethnic music
Emphasizes music of a particular ethnic group; used in ethnomusicology and sometimes marketing; overlaps with traditional music but stresses ethnicity.
world music
A broad, often commercial category grouping non-Western traditional and contemporary music; broader and less specific than 'traditional music'.
indigenous music
Music of indigenous peoples; emphasizes original inhabitants and their distinct cultural traditions; a specific subset of traditional music.
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heritage music

Emphasizes music preserved as part of cultural heritage; used in preservation, museum and cultural policy contexts; close to traditional music but more institutional.

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The archive holds recordings of heritage music from the region.

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traditional folk songs

Specifically refers to songs (rather than instrumental pieces) passed down in folk tradition; a narrower term within traditional music.

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They sang traditional folk songs around the fire.

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ethnic music

Emphasizes music of a particular ethnic group; used in ethnomusicology and sometimes marketing; overlaps with traditional music but stresses ethnicity.

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The festival showcases ethnic music from several minority groups.

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world music

A broad, often commercial category grouping non-Western traditional and contemporary music; broader and less specific than 'traditional music'.

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The band blends traditional tunes with world music influences.

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indigenous music

Music of indigenous peoples; emphasizes original inhabitants and their distinct cultural traditions; a specific subset of traditional music.

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Researchers recorded indigenous music to help preserve endangered languages.

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vernacular music

Refers to everyday local music styles (the musical 'vernacular'); often an academic term emphasizing ordinary practice rather than formal tradition.

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Scholars study vernacular music to understand everyday culture.

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ritual music

Music used in rituals and ceremonies; defined by function (religious or social ritual) rather than by stylistic tradition alone.

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Ritual music accompanied the start of the harvest ceremony.

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sacred music

Religious or liturgical music intended for worship; overlaps with traditional music when religious tradition is central, but distinct in its function.

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The choir performs sacred music every Sunday.

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regional music

Music specific to a geographic region; emphasizes location rather than age or transmission method; often a subset of traditional music.

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Regional music from the north has distinctive rhythms.

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traditional music means traditional music. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce traditional music

/ə trəˈdɪʃənəl ˈmjuːzɪk/

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traditional music

traditional music examples

In the village square we listened to traditional music played on a flute.

traditional music transcription

/ə trəˈdɪʃənəl ˈmjuːzɪk/, /trəˈdɪʃənəl ˈmjuːzɪk/

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traditional music meaning: what does it mean?

folk sound

traditional music pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

traditional music is pronounced as /ə trəˈdɪʃənəl ˈmjuːzɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

traditional music definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

In the village square we listened to traditional music played on a flute. Translation: На деревенской площади мы слушали традиционную музыку, исполняемую на флейте.

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