Vernacular music is ordinary, everyday music such aspopular andfolk music. It is defined partly in terms of its accessibility, standing in contrast toart music.[1] Vernacular music may overlap with non-vernacular, particular in the context of musical commerce, and is often informed by the developments of non-vernacular traditions.[2]
The sales ofphonograph records played a dominant role in spreading a cultural taste for popular and vernacular music styles.[3]
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