- What is traditional French music called?
- What is a French folk song?
- Is French folk music still popular?
- What instruments are used in French folk music?
What is traditional French music called?
Chanson Française is the typical style of French music (chanson means "song" in French) and is still very popular in France.
What is a French folk song?
Track Listing
101 | Cadet Rousselle (Young Rousselle) | 2:01 |
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107 | Au clair de la lune (In the Moonlight) | 1:42 |
108 | Polichinelle (Punchinello) | 1:22 |
109 | Dame Tartine (Bread and Butter Lady) | 1:34 |
110 | Ah! Vous dirai-je Maman (Shall I tell You Mama) | 1:27 |
Is French folk music still popular?
Folk music and dance now has an established place as a popular pastime in its own right with innumerable festivals, concerts and bals folks across France and a number of regular publications devoted to it.
What instruments are used in French folk music?
French Musical Instruments
- 1st. Harp. Both the hand-held and the floor-based harp is played in France and although Harps can be found all over the world, France seems to have more than their share of harpers. ...
- 2nd. Accordion. ...
- 3rd. Fiddle. ...
- 4th. Piano. ...
- 5th. French Horn. ...
- 6th. Bass. ...
- 7th. Flute. ...
- 8th. Hurdy Gurdy.