traditional music
nounUK /trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl ˈmjuː.zɪk/
US /trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl ˈmjuː.zɪk/
Traditional music is old music that people have played and passed down for a long time.
At the festival, the band played traditional music from their country.
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2. Music that belongs to a community's history and is learned by ear rather than written down.
She learned traditional music from her grandmother, who never read a note.
3. Music performed with old or regional instruments and styles.
The museum exhibit featured traditional music played on handmade drums and flutes.
4. A genre category used in record shops and streaming services for old cultural songs.
I found a great traditional music playlist under the world music section.