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"World music" is a term used to describe music from various cultural traditions around the world. It often includes traditional music from Africa, Asia, and Latin America, as well as folk music from various countries. World music can also encompass fusion genres that blend elements from different cultural traditions. It's a broad and inclusive genre, which primarily focuses on traditional and ethnic music from non-Western countries. It often features elements such as traditional instruments, vocal styles, and rhythms that are specific to a particular culture or region.

One of the key features of world music is the diversity of cultures it encompasses. From the traditional rhythms of African drums to the intricate melodies of Indian classical music, world music offers a wide range of sounds and styles. It also includes a wide range of instruments, including ones that may be unfamiliar to Western listeners such as the kora, the sitar, and the didgeridoo.

World music is not just limited to traditional or folk music, it also includes contemporary and popular music from non-Western countries. For example, reggaeton from Puerto Rico, K-pop from South Korea, and Bhangra from India are all considered world music. This genre is often associated with the globalization of culture and the increasing interconnectedness of the world.

In addition to being a form of entertainment, world music can also serve as a powerful tool for cultural exchange and understanding. It allows listeners to experience the music, stories, and traditions of other cultures, and can help to break down stereotypes and promote cross-cultural understanding. As the world becomes more connected, world music will become an increasingly important form of cultural expression and exchange.

Overall, "World music" is a diverse and vibrant genre that encompasses a wide range of cultural traditions from around the world. It offers a glimpse into the rich musical heritage of different cultures and promotes understanding and appreciation of the world's many musical traditions.

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Instrumental traditional celtic tune from 1700, made for guitar, tin whistle, uilean pipe and fiddle, great for nature documentaries and films in bucolic and rural scenes in Ireland, Scotland and other celtic countries.
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Sounds from the Middle Ages. Ideal for Film, Audio book, Medieval Markets, Fairy Tales and much more.
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Composition made for acoustic instruments, leaded by piano and accompanied by accordion, flute and pizzicato cello. The music is fun and light, and depicts a funny scene in a fair, while some puppets are dancing a waltz. Later, a violin and a flute are supporting the main melody playing second...
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Instrumental peaceful Bossa Nova from brazil, composed for piano, guitar, electric piano, drums and alto and tenor saxophones, ideal for cooking and restaurant backgrounds, tv shows and travel.
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Walking through a medieval marked. People are chanting, the steel is clinging. Seriously, close your eyes and imagine this.
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A fantasy piece in the celtic genre. Lots of beautiful melodies! Works as background music for most epic things. Both in games, film and other content.
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Classical celtic/medieval piece with few changes. Perfect for podcasting, games or videos!
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Loop ready fantasy/celtic piece, perfect for atmospheric environments.
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Inspirational Mediterranean royalty free music, composed for acoustic instruments such as guitar, accordion and mandolin, perfect for travel documentaries, films and presentations.
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A world out of balance. Where evil constantly tries to conquer good. Thus far without success. The perfect theme for your DND campaign or fantasy video game!
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A very long, very epic, and very melodic fantasy piece with celtic elements. Rises in epicness throughout the song. Very suspenseful in the beginning, then it just goes into a melodic and harmonic climax
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If you have played games like “Skyrim” or similar open world games, this is the music you want for the cold, wet wilderness. This is a 16+ minute piece (huge file), that’s easy to loop, and really effective to set the appropriate mood. Also works great for falling asleep, meditation,...
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