Folk Music of Hungary

The album "Folk Music of Hungary" is a compilation of Hungarian folk songs released in 1964 by Qualiton Records. It features various artists and showcases a range of traditional Hungarian folk music styles. The album aims to present a comprehensive survey of Hungarian traditional music, with tunes recorded over the past thirty years. It highlights the diverse styles of Hungarian folk melodies, reflecting the rich history of Hungarian folk music. The album includes both "old style" and "new style" Hungarian folk songs, demonstrating the influence of different eras and regions. The "old style" songs exhibit connections to the folk music of people in the Ural region, characterized by descending melodies, pentatonic features, and distinct tempo types. The "new style" songs reflect European influences in their scales, rhythms, and structures, flourishing from the late 19th century to the end of World War II. The album provides a glimpse into the varying degrees of folk music preservation in Hungary, with some regions maintaining traditional styles while others have seen a decline in knowledge among younger generations.