Music of Europe
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The music of Europe includes a number of kinds of distinct genres of music, including traditional and modern folk, rock and alternative music, and some of the most widely-recognized classical styles in the world. Its variety reflects the variety of Europe in general, and individual countries and their regions may have very different styles of traditional or more modern music.
European music could be broadly sub categorised based upon geography into Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe. It is a part of Western music.
The Eurovision Song Contest, the world's largest music event, is a competition for European songs. It has been held every year since 1956.
