CULTURE

The Australia culture is essentially a western culture influenced by the unique geography of the Australia continent It is also diverse input of Aborigional and Torres Strait Islander people Various waves of multi ethnic migration which followed the British colonisation of Australia The dominance of English Language, the existence of a democratic Westminster system of government, Chistianity as the dominant religion and the popularity of sports such as cricket and rugby evidence a significant Anglo-Celtic heritage, but Australia today hosts a great diversity of cultural practices and pursuits.

Australia Music

History music in Australia

OAustralia, their music in total isolation over several thousand years, until the Europeans began to settle in Australia. Theirs is the most unique and unusual kind of traditional music.

OThey made music to accompany rituals and dances.

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O What is didgeridoo or didge?

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• Didgeridoo or didge, is it the single main instrument of the Indigenous Australians
• A didgeridoo is cylindrical or conical and can measure from 1 to 3 meters in length with most instruments measuring around 1 meter
• The didgeridoo is made from a long hollow branch, blown like a horn at one end to give one deep note.
• The didgeridoo is commonly claimed to be the world's oldest wind instrument.

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OWhen the European settled in Australia, they brought their own folk music with them and produced new songs in the tradition of the new found land. The best-loved "Waltzing Matilda" is one of the best-known of these Australian songs. It is often referred as "Australia's unofficial national anthem."

Some Music in Australia such as the:
Folk Music:

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• Folk music of Australia, also called "bush music"