Schrammelmusik

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noun

A style of Viennese folk music originating in the late 19th century, influenced by Slovenian, Moravian, and Hungarian traditions and characterized by a melancholic but melodious sound.

OriginAustrian German Schrammelmusik →
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Meanings

nounSchrammelmusik (uncountable)
  1. uncountableentertainmentA style of Viennese folk music originating in the late 19th century, influenced by Slovenian, Moravian, and Hungarian traditions and characterized by a melancholic but melodious sound.

Origin

  1. Austrian GermanSchrammelmusik
  2. EnglishSchrammelmusik

From Austrian German Schrammelmusik. Named after the brothers Johann Schrammel (1850–1893) and Josef Schrammel (1852–1895), Austrian composers and violinists.

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Translations

Czech šraml
  • šramlstyle of Viennese folk music
German Schrammelmusik
  • Schrammelmusikstyle of Viennese folk music
Hungarian sramli
  • sramlistyle of Viennese folk music
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APA

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Chicago

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