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Music of Hungary

Okay kiddo, so Hungary is a country in Europe and they have their own special kind of music! It’s called Hungarian music, and it’s really cool.

Hungarian music uses a special instrument called the “cimbalom”. It’s kind of like a big wooden box with strings that you play with little hammers. This makes a really pretty sound that is unique to Hungarian music.

There are different types of Hungarian music, but one popular kind is called “csárdás”. This is a type of dance music that people might dance to at a party or festival. It’s really fast and can be very exciting to listen to!

Hungarian music also has some special singing called “Sólo singing”. It’s a style of singing where the singer uses their voice to create different sounds and rhythms. It might sound a little bit like they’re singing a song, but they’re actually just making different sounds with their voice.

Overall, Hungarian music is really special and unique. It uses a special instrument, has fast and fun dance music, and unique singing. It’s a really important part of Hungary’s culture and something that people there are really proud of!