country music

noun

1. a style and genre of largely string-accompanied American popular music having roots in the folk music of the Southeast and cowboy music of the West, usually vocalized, generally simple in form and harmony, and typified by romantic or melancholy ballads accompanied by acoustic or electric guitar, banjo, violin, and harmonica.

country music

noun

1. a type of 20th-century popular music based on White folk music of the southeastern US Sometimes shortened tocountry

Word History and Origins

Origin of country music¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Smith’s gateway to country music when he was a kid was Garth Brooks, whose flamboyant live approach in the ’90s was basically that of a rock star.

From Los Angeles Times

Jelly Roll, who has won country music awards, will appear at the closing ceremony in Vancouver on 16 February.

From BBC

Although details about the show are slim, Bey is expected to feature some special guests from “Cowboy Carter,” which boasts prominent voices from country music, pop and R&B.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s no secret that country music hasn’t had a lot of Black stars.

From Los Angeles Times

As Malone began making the transition to the country music look and sound he now employs, he and Yoakam stayed in touch and became friends.

From Los Angeles Times