Music of Melanesia
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Music of Melanesia
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Melanesian music refers to the various musical traditions found across the vast region of Melanesia. Vocal music is very common across Melanesia; sitting dances are also attested. Hand gestures are an important part of many songs, and most traditional music is dance music. Folk instruments include various kinds of drums and slit-log gongs, flutes, panpipes, stamping tubes, rattles, among others. Occasionally, European guitars and ukuleles are also used.
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Various musical traditions found across the vast region of Melanesia
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Melanesia
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2023-06-20T10:16:34Z
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