Development of Country/pop from American Folk Music

Development of Country/pop from American Folk Music

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Poll

what do you listen to more of?

• country

• pop

Country music's Roots in music

Country music originates back from root music- such as american folk music, blues, and cowboy western music

Rootin' Tootin'

Country music typically consists of ballads and dance tunes.

In simple form with folk lyrics

Musical instruments: banjo, electric/acoustic guitars, fiddles and harmonicas

Open Ended

When do you think country music originated? Dates?

Originating in 1920' -1940s

Hillbilly music

working americans - blue collar life/ folk music

Poll

Did you enjoy any of the songs we just listened to?

• yes

• no

Modern day

Country music is an umbrella term covering many subgenres of country music