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1Country — Coun try (k?n tr?), n.; pl. {Countries} ( tr?z). [F. contr[ e]e, LL. contrata, fr. L. contra over against, on the opposite side. Cf. {Counter}, adv., {Contra}.] 1. A tract of land; a region; the territory of an independent nation; (as… …
2Country — Coun try, a. 1. Pertaining to the regions remote from a city; rural; rustic; as, a country life; a country town; the country party, as opposed to city. [1913 Webster] 2. Destitute of refinement; rude; unpolished; rustic; not urbane; as, country… …
3Country — (engl., spr. könntrì), Gegend, Landschaft, Heimat; auch Land im Gegensatze zu Stadt …
4Country — Geschichte der Country Musik 1922 Erste Schallplattenaufnahmen Nov. 1925 Die Grand Ole Opry Show geht erstmals auf Sendung Aug. 1927 Die Carter Family und Jimmie Rodgers, die ersten großen Stars, werden entdeckt 1929 Die ersten Singing Cowboys im …
5Country — Musique country Pour les articles homonymes, voir Country (homonymie). Country Origines stylistiques Gospel …
6Country — Para otros usos de este término, véase Country (desambiguación). «Country Western» redirige aquí. Para el álbum del grupo español Siniestro Total, véase Country Western (álbum de Siniestro Total). Countryω Orígenes musicales folk estadounidense,… …
7Country — Not to be confused with sovereign state. For other uses, see Country (disambiguation). European topographical map …
8country — I. noun (plural countries) Etymology: Middle English contree, from Anglo French cuntree, contré, from Medieval Latin contrata, from Latin contra against, on the opposite side Date: 13th century 1. an indefinite usually extended expanse of land ;… …
9Country music — Stylistic origins Appalachian folk music, maritime folk music, blues, bluegrass, gospel, anglo celtic music, old time music Cultural origins Early 20th century Atlantic Canada and the Southern United States Typical instruments …
10Country pop — Stylistic origins Country and western (especially countrypolitan), pop music, soft rock Cultural origins 1960s Nashville Typical instruments Vocals Guitar Bass Drums pedal steel guitar or …
