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Alpine folk music

Alpine folk music is a music genre that emerged in Switzerland, Austria and Germany. It is usually classed as a form of European folk music and Alpine music. Explore its 1 subgenres, key artists and related styles.

About Alpine folk music

Alpine folk music is a music genre that emerged in Switzerland, Austria and Germany. It is usually classed as a form of European folk music and Alpine music.

Alpine folk music has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Alpini song.

From Wikipedia

Alpine folk music (German: Alpenländische Volksmusik; German's Volksmusik means "people's music" or as a Germanic connotative translation, "folk's music") is the common umbrella designation of a number of related styles of traditional folk music in the Alpine regions of Slovenia, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and South Tyrol (Italy).

It tends to be dialect-heavy and invokes local and regional lifestyles, cultures and traditions, particularly, those of the Alpine farmers and peasants.

Genre family tree

Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Alpine folk music.

Frequently asked questions

What is Alpine folk music?

Alpine folk music is a music genre that emerged in Switzerland, Austria and Germany. It is usually classed as a form of European folk music and Alpine music.

Where and when did Alpine folk music originate?

Alpine folk music originated in Switzerland, Austria and Germany.

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