CÂNTECELE DIN VALEA CORZULUI, JUD. DOLJ
THE SONGS OF VALEA CORZULUI, DOLJ COUNTY

Summary/Abstract: The song, a living and enduring element within the social dynamics of its time, has moved and circulated together with humankind, serving as a guide throughout the journey of life. It has been adopted, adapted, and transformed according to the particular characteristics of each community. The villages situated at the intersection of the Gorj, Dolj, and Mehedinți counties developed a vocal–instrumental music that was initially performed at the courts of the local nobility and later at weddings and community celebrations. Some melodic lines appear to have been inherited from the medieval court tradition, influenced by Turkish and Greek elements, while others were shaped under the impact of the “lăutari” (traditional musicians), whose art is marked by improvisational creativity. These influences left their mark on the so-called “muzica bătrânească” (old-style music), altering its timbral character through the introduction of instruments such as the violin, viola, and double bass, as well as through the use of tonal-functional accompaniment. Consequently, one encounters a remarkable diversity of sound and rhythmic structures.

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