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country music
A style of music that has its roots in traditional folk music from the southern United States and is often characterized by guitars, fiddle, and vocals.
Am Lagerfeuer hören wir am liebsten Country.
Around the campfire, we like listening to country music most.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Country |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | der Country | – |
| accusative | den Country | – |
| dative | dem Country | – |
| genitive | des Country | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In German, 'Country' refers only to the style of music. The English word 'country' meaning 'Land' (country/countryside) or 'Nation' (nation) is translated as 'das Land'.
Mein Lieblingsmusikstil ist Country.
My favorite style of music is country music.
Similar to other music styles, such as Jazz, Rock, or Pop, 'Country' is often used without an article when talking about the music in general.
Abends im Saloon spielten sie live Country.
In the evening at the saloon, they played live country music.
'Country' is often used as the first part of compound words to describe things related to this style of music.
Nächstes Wochenende findet ein großes Country-Festival statt.
A big country festival is taking place next weekend.
folk
Country and Folk are both based on traditional folk music and may include acoustic instruments and narrative songs. Country is more strongly associated with folk music from the southern United States, while Folk refers more generally to this foundation. Use Country for this American stylistic association and Folk for broader folk-music inspiration.
Die Band spielt Country mit Fiddle, Gitarre und Liedern aus dem Süden der USA.
The band plays country music with fiddle, guitar, and songs from the southern United States.
Die Band spielt Folk mit akustischen Instrumenten und selbst geschriebenen Liedern.
The band plays folk music with acoustic instruments and original songs.
