Bećarac
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Bećarac is a humorous form of folk song, originally from rural Slavonia, Croatia and eventually spreading into southern Hungary and the Vojvodina region of Serbia. The root of the word comes from bećar (Turkish: bekâr), meaning "bachelor", "reveler" or "carouser". Bećarci are always teasing, mocking and/or lascivious, and are usually sung by a male company at village parties ("sijelo" or "kirvaj").[1] However, they are also sung by women in equal footing,[2] especially in kolo dance.
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Bećarac | |
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Stylistic origins | Croatian music |
Cultural origins | Slavonia |
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Bećarac singing and playing from Eastern Croatia | |
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Country | Croatia |
Reference | 00358 |
Region | Europe and North America |
Inscription history | |
Inscription | 2011 (6th session) |
List | Representative |
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