Music of Europe

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The music of Europe includes a number of kinds of distinct genres of music, including traditional and modern folk, rock and alternative music, and some of the most widely-recognized classical styles in the world. Its variety reflects the variety of Europe in general, and individual countries and their regions may have very different styles of traditional or more modern music.

European music could be broadly sub categorised based upon geography into Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe. It is a part of Western music.

The Eurovision Song Contest, the world's largest music event, is a competition for European songs. It is held every year since 1956.

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1 Entirely in Southwest Asia; included here because of cultural, political and historical association with Europe. 2 Partially or entirely in Asia, depending on the definition of the border between Europe and Asia. 3 Mostly in Asia. 4 Entirely in the African Plate, included here because of cultural, political and historical association with Europe. 5 Only recognised by Turkey.