About Music of Melanesia
Music of Melanesia is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Pacific Islands.
Music of Melanesia has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Music of Fiji.
From Wikipedia
Melanesian music refers to the various musical traditions found across the vast region of Melanesia.
Vocal music is very common across Melanesia; sitting dances are also attested. Hand gestures are an important part of many songs, and most traditional music is dance music.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Music of Melanesia.
- ↑ music of the Pacific Islands
- ↓ Music of Fiji
Frequently asked questions
What is Music of Melanesia?
Music of Melanesia is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Pacific Islands.