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Medieval folk rock

Medieval folk rock, also known as medieval rock or medieval folk, is a subgenre that emerged in the early 1970s in England and Germany, combining elements of early music with rock music. Originating from the British folk rock and progressive folk movements of the late 1960s, it incorporates medieval, renaissance, and baroque elements. The genre peaked in the mid-1970s but influenced progressive rock and heavy metal. Revived in the 1980s in Germany with the neo-medieval movement, acts like Faun and Corvus Corax popularized it. Characterized by traditional instruments like bagpipes and hurdy-gurdies, the music ranges from cheerful to solemn, often inspired by medieval works and themes.

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