FAQ About Cultural Significance of Folk Metal in Environmental Activism
What instruments are commonly used in folk metal, and why are they significant?
Common instruments in folk metal include violins, flutes, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdies, and various percussion instruments, alongside traditional metal instrumentation like electric guitars and drums. These instruments are significant because they connect the music to specific cultural traditions, enhancing the storytelling aspect of folk metal and grounding the music in a sense of place and history. This cultural grounding is often key in folk metal's environmental messaging.
