* Focuses on traditional music of a specific ethnic group or region
* Typically uses traditional instruments and musical techniques
* Often passed down orally from generation to generation
* Reflects the cultural heritage and identity of a particular group
* Includes genres such as folk, ethnic, traditional, or world music
Western art or concert music
* Refers to the classical music tradition of Western Europe
* Developed from the music of the medieval church and the Renaissance
* Emphasizes written notation and musical theory
* Performed by trained musicians in formal settings
* Includes genres such as opera, symphony, chamber music, and concert pieces