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Music of the Czech Republic

Music of the Czech Republic is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Central Europe. Explore its 1 subgenres, key artists and related styles.

About Music of the Czech Republic

Music of the Czech Republic is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Central Europe.

Music of the Czech Republic has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Czech tramping music.

From Wikipedia

Music of the Czech Republic comprises the musical traditions of that state or the historical entities of which it is compound, i.e. the Czech lands (Bohemia, Moravia, Czech Silesia). Czech music also constitutes a substantial part of the music culture of its direct predecessor, Czechoslovakia.

Music in this area has its roots in sacred music from more than a thousand years ago. The oldest recorded song from this territory is the hymn "Hospodine, pomiluj ny" ("Lord, Have Mercy on Us"), dating from the turn of the 11th century.

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Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Music of the Czech Republic.

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What is Music of the Czech Republic?

Music of the Czech Republic is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Central Europe.

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