Lăutărească music

Lăutărească music (Romanian: muzică lăutărească, pronounced [ˈmuzikə lə.utərˈe̯askə]) is a musical tradition widespread in the historical regions of Romania (Wallachia, Moldova, and Transylvania). Its performers, known as lăutari, are professional musicians, typically of Romani origin, who play at weddings, christenings, funerals, and other social events. Lăutărească music encompasses a wide repertoire, combining traditional folk melodies with elements from urban, Turkish, and Western European musical traditions. Musicians play by ear, often using intricate ornamentation and improvisation.