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Country and western or country music is
popular music of the USA. It evolved from the
folk music of the English, Irish, and
Scottish settlers and has a strong blues
influence. Characteristic instruments are
slide guitar, mandolin, and fiddle. Lyrics
typically extol family values and traditional
sex roles, and often have a strong narrative
element. Country music encompasses a variety
of regional styles, and ranges from mournful
ballads to fast and intricate dance music.
Subject by: Mervin Dykes