French Folk music

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French Folk music

Origins and history

French folk started between the 1950s and 60s, in France.

Example of what French Folk music sounds like

Instruments

French horn

Accordian

Function

Performed in only a few countries worldwide, such as Brittany and small islands

French Folk music is often used to celebrate something, such as a wedding or a birthday

French Folk music is commonly played at big festivals

Characteristics

Usually played with 1-4 people,

The music is played on very old and traditional insturments

The original composer of the songs is usually unknown since it has been passed on so many times

French Folk music is normally sounding very peaceful

Sources

I got all of my information from the two sources above.

https://folkcloud.com/folk-music-by-country/france

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_folk_music