The Culture of Norway

A website about the various cultural aspects of Norway, made by Calvin Schwickerath

Norwegian Folk Music


What is Norwegian Folk Music?

Norwegian Folk Music is music, there are 2 types: instrumental and vocal. Instrumental music is played with instruments like the Hardanger fiddle or Bukkehorn (a goat horn).

Where did it come from?

Norway

Is it folk or pop culture?

It is folk culture, it's traditional music in their native language. The songs are usually about things in rural life such as farming or Christmas feasts.

Diffusion

Mostly expansion diffusion, and some relocation diffusion. It probably spread through festivals.