About Cantu a chiterra
Cantu a chiterra is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of vocal music and Sardinian folk music.
From Wikipedia
The cantu a chiterra (Sardinian for "singing with guitar") is a typical Sardinian form of monophonic singing in Sardinian language and Gallurese, accompanied by a chiterra sarda, or Sardinian guitar. This type of song is particularly prevalent in the northern part of the island; in particular in the Logudoro, Goceano, Planargia and Gallura. Very likely, some of the songs existed before the invention of the guitar, for example, Cantu in re (Song in D), but with the advent of the instrument they have developed different variations.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Cantu a chiterra.
- ↑ vocal music
- ↑ Sardinian folk music
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cantu a chiterra?
Cantu a chiterra is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of vocal music and Sardinian folk music.