About Music of Polynesia
Music of Polynesia is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Pacific Islands.
Music of Polynesia has given rise to 6 subgenres on this site, such as Music of Hawaii, Māori music, Music of Samoa and Music of Fiji.
From Wikipedia
The music of Polynesia is a diverse set of musical traditions from islands within a large area of the central and southern Pacific Ocean, approximately a triangle with New Zealand, Hawaii and Easter Island forming its corners. Traditional Polynesian music is largely an inseparable part of a broader performance art form, incorporating dance and recital of oral traditions; most literature considers Polynesian music and dance together.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Music of Polynesia.
- ↑ music of the Pacific Islands
- ↓ Music of Hawaii
- ↓ Māori music
- ↓ Music of Samoa
- ↓ Music of Fiji
- ↓ Music of Tonga
- ↓ Music of Tahiti
Frequently asked questions
What is Music of Polynesia?
Music of Polynesia is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Pacific Islands.