The influence of folk music on Hungarian music

The influence of folk music on Hungarian music life

Before the 10 th century : folk music retained ancient melodies

10 th century : Hungary became part of European culture Musical life was influenced by foreign musical idioms Christianity -> Gregorian hymns and songs

10 th century : Hungary became part of European culture Prayers from Moldavia Secular music : we can only rely on references

10 th century : Hungary became part of European culture Foreign musicians from abroad King Matthias : employed 40 singers in his royal chapel

The Renaissance tradition in Diósd

The Susato oldmusic band The Susato was formed in 1992, in Diósd. The members are musicians, who have liked this kind of music since their childhood. They practise a lot, and prepare for the performances. The band’s repertoire includes the European renaissance music, and some baroque songs from the middle ages. They have introduced themselves in Germany, Slovakia and Italy too.

Historical Fencing Association in Diósd They also have an association called Historical Fencing Association which was formed in 1994, in Diósd. The main aim of the association is to try to show games from the middle ages. (Stick fencing, sword fencing etc. )

16 th - 17 th century Turkish control was eliminated Struggle against the Austrians -> songs for Hungarian freedom sung by nationalist soldiers National dance

The turn of the 18 th century: national consciousness -> verbunkos

The turn of the 18 th century: national consciousness -> verbunkos Great composers in Hungary and abroad adopted ”verbunkos” rhythmic patterns and ornaments in their music

The turn of the 19 th century Turning to traditions : recording melodies in villages (Béla Vikár , Zoltán Kodály , Béla Bartók)

The second half of the 20 th century Folk music revival 1960 s ”global beat” : national music culture and awareness of national identity 1972 : dance house movement Rock operas Folk groups have been born playing their music with only a touch of folk