🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

traditionelle Musik

Pronunciation / Transliteration: traditionelle Musik

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Traditional Music/trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl ˈmjuː.zɪk/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Das Festival zeigte traditionelle Musik aus verschiedenen Regionen."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Music that is passed down through generations, often associated with a particular culture or community.

    "The festival featured traditional music from various regions, showcasing the rich cultural diversity."
  2. 2

    A genre of music that includes folk songs and dances, typically performed in a cultural context.

    "Traditional music plays a vital role in the celebrations of many cultural festivals."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'traditional music' derives from the Latin word 'tradere', meaning 'to hand over' or 'to deliver'. It evolved through the Middle Ages as a way to describe music that is passed down through generations, often reflecting the cultural heritage of a community.

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