About Music of France
Music of France is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Western Europe.
Music of France has given rise to 8 subgenres on this site, such as Chanson, French pop, French rock and Music of Corsica.
From Wikipedia
In France, music reflects a diverse array of styles. In the field of classical music, France has produced several prominent romantic composers, while folk and popular music have seen the rise of the chanson and cabaret style. The oldest playable musical recordings were made in France using the earliest known sound recording device in the world, the phonautograph, which was patented by Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville in 1857. France is also the 5th largest market by value in the world, and its music industry has produced many internationally renowned artists, especially in the nouvelle chanson and electronic music.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Music of France.
Frequently asked questions
What is Music of France?
Music of France is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Western Europe.