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Old-time music Old-time music Genre of folk music Old-time music is a genre of North American folk music. It developed along with various North American folk dances, such as square dancing, contra dancing and buck dancing. It is played on acoustic instruments, generally centering on a combination of fiddle (see old time fiddling) and plucked string instruments, most often the banjo, guitar, and mandolin. Together, they form an ensemble called the string band, which along with the simple banjo–fiddle duet have historically been the most common configurations to play old-time music.[1] The genre is considered a precursor to modern country music. This article needs additional citations for verification. (August 2016) Quick facts Stylistic origins, Cultural origins ... Old-time music Old-time…

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