About Cantu a tenore
Cantu a tenore is a music genre that emerged in Italy. It is usually classed as a form of polyphony and Italian folk music.
From Wikipedia
The cantu a tenòre (Sardinian: su tenòre, su cuncòrdu, su cuntràttu, su cussèrtu, s'agorropamèntu, su cantu a pròa; Italian: canto a tenore) is a style of polyphonic folk singing characteristic of the island of Sardinia (Italy's second largest island), particularly the region of Barbagia, though some other Sardinian sub-regions bear examples of such tradition.
In 2005, UNESCO proclaimed the cantu a tenore to be an example of intangible cultural heritage.
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What is Cantu a tenore?
Cantu a tenore is a music genre that emerged in Italy. It is usually classed as a form of polyphony and Italian folk music.
Where and when did Cantu a tenore originate?
Cantu a tenore originated in Italy.