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Cantu a tenore
Style of polyphonic folk singing characteristic of Sardinia, particularly the region of Barbagia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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See also: Music of Sardinia
The cantu a tenòre (Sardinian: su tenòre, su cuncòrdu, su cuntràttu, su cussèrtu, s'agorropamèntu, su cantu a pròa; Italian: canto a tenore) is a style of polyphonic folk singing characteristic of the island of Sardinia (Italy's second largest island), particularly the region of Barbagia, though some other Sardinian sub-regions bear examples of such tradition.
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Quick Facts Stylistic origins, Typical instruments ...
Cantu a tenòre | |
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![]() Canto a tenore in Oliena, Sardinia | |
Stylistic origins | Sardinian music |
Typical instruments | Human voice |
Local scenes | |
Sardinia |
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Quick Facts Canto a tenore, Sardinian pastoral songs, Country ...
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Country | Italy |
Domains | Performing arts |
Reference | 00165 |
Region | Europe and North America |
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Inscription | 2008 (3rd session) |
List | Representative |
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In 2005, UNESCO proclaimed the cantu a tenore to be an example of intangible cultural heritage.[1][2]