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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.
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
'das Country' and 'der Folk' are both styles of music that often use acoustic instruments and simple, storytelling songs. 'Country' is more strongly connected with the United States, especially the southern United States. Guitars, fiddle, and a particular sound are typical. 'Folk' is more general and means music that comes from traditional folk music or is influenced by it. Learners may confuse the words because some songs sound similar. When the American style is the focus, 'Country' fits. When it is more generally about traditional or acoustic song-based music, 'Folk' is usually more suitable.
Beim Stadtfest spielte eine Band Country mit Gitarre und Fiddle.
At the town festival, a band played country music with guitar and fiddle.
Wir hören am Abend Folk, weil die ruhigen Lieder gut zur kleinen Feier passen.
In the evening, we listen to folk music because the quiet songs fit the small celebration well.