The influence of folk music on Hungarian music life

1. The influence of folkmusiconHungarianmusic life

2. Beforethe 10th century : folkmusicretainedancientmelodies

3. 10th century :Hungary became part of European culture • Musical life was influenced by foreign musical idioms • Christianity -> Gregorian hymns and songs

4. 10th century :Hungary became part of European culture • Prayers from Moldavia • Secular music :we can only rely on references

5. 10th century :Hungary became part of European culture • Foreign musicians from abroad • King Matthias :employed 40 singers in his royal chapel

6. The Renaissancetraditionin Diósd

7. The Susatooldmusicband 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.

10. Historical Fencing Association in Diósd They also have an association called Historical Fencing Association whichwas 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.)

12. 16th - 17th century • Turkish control was eliminated • Struggle against the Austrians -> songs for Hungarian freedom sung by nationalistsoldiers • National dance

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

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

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

16. The second half of the 20th century • Folk music revival • 1960s ”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