1. The influence of folk music on Hungarian music life

2. Before the 10th century : folk music retained ancient melodies

3. 10th century :Hungary became part of European culture
Musical life was influenced by foreign musical idioms
Christianity -> Gregorian hymns and songs

4. 10th century :Hungary became part of European culture
Prayers from Moldavia
Secular music :we can only rely on references

5. 10th century :Hungary became part of European culture
Foreign musicians from abroad
King Matthias :employed 40 singers in his royal chapel

6. The Renaissance tradition in Diósd

7. The Susato oldmusic band
The Susato was formed in 1992, in Diósd. The members are musicians, who have liked this kind of music since their childhood. They practise a lot, and prepare for the performances.
The band’s repertoire includes the European renaissance music, and some baroque songs from the middle ages. They have introduced themselves in Germany, Slovakia and Italy too.

10. Historical Fencing Association in Diósd
They also have an association called Historical Fencing Association which was formed in 1994, in Diósd. The main aim of the association is to try to show games from the middle ages. (Stick fencing, sword fencing etc.)

12. 16th - 17th century Turkish control was eliminated
Struggle against the Austrians -> songs for Hungarian freedom sung by nationalist soldiers
National dance

13. The turn of the 18th century: national consciousness -> verbunkos

14. The turn of the 18th century: national consciousness -> verbunkos
Great composers in Hungary and abroad adopted ”verbunkos” rhythmic patterns and ornaments in their music

15. The turn of the 19th century
Turning to traditions :recording melodies in villages (Béla Vikár ,Zoltán Kodály ,Béla Bartók)

16. The second half of the 20th century
Folk music revival
1960s ”global beat” :national music culture and awareness of national identity
1972 :dance house movement
Rock operas
Folk groups have been born playing their music with only a touch of folk