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    coun·try mu·sic
    /ˌkəntrē ˈmyo͞ozik/

    noun

    • 1. a form of popular music originating in the rural southern US. It is traditionally a mixture of ballads and dance tunes played characteristically on fiddle, guitar, steel guitar, drums, and keyboard.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Country_musicCountry music - Wikipedia

    Country (also called country and western) is a music genre originating in the southern regions of the United States, both the American South and the Southwest. First produced in the 1920s, country music is primarily focused on singing stories about working-class and blue-collar American life. [3]

  3. www.dictionary.com › e › what-does-country-music-meanWhat Kind Of Songs Get To Be Called “Country Music”?

    Apr 25, 2019 · Country music is a genre of American popular music with roots in folk and cowboy music, but influenced by various cultures and genres. Learn how country music evolved, what makes a song country, and why Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" sparked a debate.

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  5. www.britannica.com › art › country-musicCountry music | Definition, Artists, History, & Facts |...

    Jun 20, 2024 · Country music is a style of American popular music that originated in rural areas of the South and West in the early 20th century. It features fiddle, guitar, steel guitar, and vocal harmonies, and reflects the culture and experiences of rural whites.

  6. promusicianhub.com › what-is-country-musicWhat is Country Music? Characteristics, Artists & Examples

    Apr 16, 2024 · Learn about the history and evolution of Country music, from its roots in Folk and Blues to its six generations of styles and subgenres. Discover the influential artists and songs that shaped Country music and how it reflects American culture and identity.

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › country musicCountry music Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of country music, a genre of popular vocal music derived from or imitating the folk style of the Southern U.S. or the Western cowboy. See example sentences, word history, and related entries from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  8. www.musicindustryhowto.com › what-is-country-musicWhat is Country Music? With 9 Top Examples & History

    Mar 30, 2022 · Learn what country music is, how it evolved, and what makes it unique. Explore nine top examples of country songs from different sub-genres and eras.

  9. www.cmuse.org › characteristics-of-country-musicCharacteristics of Country Music: An Introduction - CMUSE

    Nov 2, 2022 · Learn about the history, characteristics, and subgenres of country music, a genre that originated from folk music and evolved with jazz, swing, and rock influences. Discover how country music tells stories of love, loss, and experience through simple chords, rhythms, and vocals.