Italian music
Verdi's native tradition
Italian music encompasses the musical traditions and output of Italy, from Renaissance madrigals and Baroque opera to contemporary pop.
Italy's influence on Western classical music is so profound that standard musical terms remain Italian: allegro, forte, piano, soprano.
Opera originated in Italy, and Italian composers—Verdi, Puccini, Vivaldi—shaped the form.
Beyond classical, Italian music includes folk traditions, canzone (popular song), and modern genres.
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