ethnic music

• Музыка, характерная для определённой культурной, национальной или этнической группы, часто передаваемая из поколения в поколение и отражающая традиционные инструменты, ритмы и мелодии.

Music that is characteristic of a particular cultural, national, or ethnic group, often passed down through generations and reflecting traditional instruments, rhythms, and melodies.

1. Traditional folk musicB2formal

   Music that originates from a specific cultural or ethnic group, often passed down through generations and reflecting the group's traditions, history, and identity.

   Этническая музыка

   • The festival featured ethnic music from various regions of Africa.
   • She studied the ethnic music of the Balkan countries.
   • Ethnic music often uses traditional instruments like the sitar or bagpipes.

2. World music genreB1informal

   A broad category of music that includes traditional, folk, and contemporary styles from non-Western cultures, often characterized by unique rhythms, scales, and vocal techniques.

   Этническая музыка

   • I love listening to ethnic music from South America.
   • The radio station plays a mix of pop and ethnic music.
   • Ethnic music can be very diverse, from Celtic ballads to Indian ragas.