Bluegrass, folk, and country music have common roots in the traditional music of the Appalachian Mountains. Identify three characteristics of this traditional music that make it different from the music of today and contrast it with the music of today.

Appalachia is at the eastern part of United States know for its music and being the origin of country, old-time, bluegrass and folk music. It's characteristics dated back to (1) African (and African-American) music, (2) traditional music from Ireland and Scotland and (3) English ballads. The music today, is a hybrid of different influences from East to West.