Country music (countrymusic) is a kind of popular music with American national characteristics. It emerged in the southern United States in the 1920s. Its roots come from British folk songs and is the representative of white American national music.

2. Chinese folk songs are not a music theory definition, but more inclined to a sociological definition. It can be roughly considered that folk music is pop music, or commercial music.

2. Different characteristics

1. Country music is characterized by simple tunes, steady rhythm, narrative, strong local flavor, cordiality and enthusiasm without losing popular elements. .

2. Chinese folk songs: With a wide audience, many people can fully enjoy the wonderful experience brought by music without any knowledge of music theory, so it can be widely spread.