About Mutu
Mutu is a music genre that emerged in Italy. It is usually classed as a form of vocal music and poetic improvisation.
From Wikipedia
A mutu is a type of improvised sung poetry found in Sardinia. These are traditionally sung mostly by women in response to the male. This type of improvisation called battorinas (in English: quatrains).
Mutus consist of paired verses (in Sardinian: duina), usually one slightly longer than the other (for example 3 + 4 lines). The first is known as the isterrida (opening) and the second as the torrada (response), with the torrada repeating at the argument of the isterrida.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Mutu.
- ↑ vocal music
- ↑ poetic improvisation
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mutu?
Mutu is a music genre that emerged in Italy. It is usually classed as a form of vocal music and poetic improvisation.
Where and when did Mutu originate?
Mutu originated in Italy.