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[[Scotland]] is internationally known for its traditional music, often known as [[Scottish folk music]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Scottish Music and Festivals {{!}} Scotland.org |url=https://www.scotland.org/about-scotland/culture/music/traditional-music |website=Scotland |access-date=4 October 2024 |language=en}}</ref> which remained vibrant throughout the 20th century and into the 21st when many traditional forms worldwide lost popularity to pop music. Traditional Scottish music comprises a variety of different styles such as ballads, reels, jigs and airs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Traditional Scottish Music: Instruments, Songs & Gigs |url=https://www.visitscotland.com/things-to-do/events/music-festivals/traditional-folk |website=VisitScotland |access-date=4 October 2024 |language=en-gb}}</ref> Traditional Scottish music is closely associated with the [[bagpipes]] which is credited as having a prominent role in traditional music originating from the country.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scottish Music and Festivals {{!}} Scotland.org |url=https://www.scotland.org/about-scotland/culture/music/traditional-music |website=Scotland |access-date=4 October 2024 |language=en}}</ref> The bagpipes are considered to an "iconic Scottish instrument" with a history dating back to the 15th century.<ref>{{cite web |title=Traditional Scottish Music: Instruments, Songs & Gigs |url=https://www.visitscotland.com/things-to-do/events/music-festivals/traditional-folk |website=VisitScotland |access-date=4 October 2024 |language=en-gb}}</ref> Other notable Scottish instruments include the [[tin whistle]], the [[accordion]] and the [[fiddle]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Traditional Scottish Music: Instruments, Songs & Gigs |url=https://www.visitscotland.com/things-to-do/events/music-festivals/traditional-folk |website=VisitScotland |access-date=4 October 2024 |language=en-gb}}</ref>
The origins of Scottish music are said to have originated over 2,300 years ago following the discovery of Western Europe's first known stringed instrument which was a "lyre-like artifact" which was discovered on the Scottish island [[Isle of Skye|Skye]]. The earliest known traces of published Scottish music dates from 1662. John Forbes of [[Aberdeen]] published the earliest printed collection of music in Scotland which ultimately became recognised as the first known published collection featuring traditional Scottish songs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Traditional Scottish Music: Instruments, Songs & Gigs |url=https://www.visitscotland.com/things-to-do/events/music-festivals/traditional-folk |website=VisitScotland |access-date=4 October 2024 |language=en-gb}}</ref> Modern contemporary Scottish musicians within popular genres of rock, pop and dance include [[Calvin Harris]], [[Paolo Nutini]], [[Amy Macdonald]], [[Lewis Capaldi]], [[Shirley Manson]], [[Susan Boyle]], [[KT Tunstall]], [[Emeli Sande]] and [[Nina Nesbitt]]. Successful bands originating from Scotland include [[Travis (band)|Travis]], [[Texas (band)|Texas]], [[Simple Minds]], the [[Bay City Rollers]], [[The Jesus and Mary Chain]], [[The Fratellis]], [[Glasvegas]] and the [[Cocteau Twins]].
Music in Scotland is celebrated and recognised in a variety of different methods such as music festivals and award ceremonies. The countries major music festival, [[TRNSMT]] replaced the former [[T in the Park]], and is held annually in July in [[Glasgow Green]]. Other music festivals include [[Celtic Connections]], [[Eden Festival]], [[Glasgow Summer Sessions]], the [[Skye Live Festival]] and the internationally renowned [[Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo]]. Scottish music is celebrated through awards such as the [[Scottish Album of the Year Award]], the [[Scots Trad Music Awards]], the [[Scottish Alternative Music Awards]] and the [[Scottish Music Awards]].
==Early music==
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