brass band music
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brass band music
A style of music played mainly by wind instruments such as trumpets, trombones, clarinets, and tubas. It is often heard at festivals, parades, and in beer tents, and has a long tradition in many regions.
Im Festzelt spielte eine Kapelle traditionelle bayerische Blasmusik.
In the festival tent, a band played traditional Bavarian brass band music.
The word is made up of the verb 'blasen' (to blow) and the noun 'die Musik' (music). So it literally describes music produced by blowing. The 's' in the middle is a linking s, which connects the two parts of the word.
Die laute Blasmusik war im ganzen Dorf zu hören.
The loud brass band music could be heard throughout the whole village.
Blasmusik (brass band music) is strongly associated with traditional festivals in German-speaking regions, especially in southern Germany and Austria. You typically hear it at a folk festival, in a beer tent, or during a festive parade.
Auf dem Oktoberfest gehört Blasmusik einfach dazu.
At Oktoberfest, brass band music is simply part of the experience.
Common word combinations are 'eine Blaskapelle spielt Blasmusik' (a brass band plays brass band music), 'Blasmusik hören' (to listen to brass band music), or 'traditionelle Blasmusik' (traditional brass band music). A group that plays this music is called 'die Blaskapelle' (the brass band).
Am Sonntag spielt eine Blaskapelle im Stadtpark.
On Sunday, a brass band is playing in the city park.
folk music
Both words can refer to traditional music at a regional festival. „Volksmusik“ mainly names the music genre, while „Blasmusik“ highlights the ensemble’s use of wind instruments. Use „Volksmusik“ when the style is meant, and „Blasmusik“ when the instruments played by the band are decisive.
Beim Fest spielte die Kapelle Blasmusik mit Trompeten und Klarinetten.
At the festival, the brass band played music with trumpets and clarinets.
Beim Fest spielte die Band moderne Volksmusik mit Gitarre und Akkordeon.
At the festival, the band played modern folk music with guitar and accordion.
