Classical music and opera seem to be the main forms of music in Italian songs. The music scene in Italy has often been influenced by war and politics. Italy is staunch in its Catholic faith and most of the church music has a opera feel. War definitely influenced church music too and instrumental music in Italy is also native and modern. The concerto and symphony were greatly applauded by many music lovers. The best Italian songs are available in rock and jazz. The regional song in folk type is often accompanied by dance, style of movement and instruments. Canzone Napolettena is a popular Italian song.
European classical music is famous about Italy and the romantic feel is evident in the typical Italian music. There is a distinct harmony in the tone and instrument and there is no overlapping of both the elements. Experimental music with its minimalism and electronic music came in the 20th century. This has also made the original Italian music fade away. Carlo Jachino, Luigi Nono happen to be the main composers during this era.
Opera is the main music of Italy and was made more famous during the time of Florentine Camerata. Gaetano Donizetti and Alessandro Scarlatti were the chief opera masters during this time. The opera culture declined after the World War I as the main reason can be the shift in focus and liking to romantic interests in music. Moreover this was also the time when cinema became important than theatre and the cinema hall culture became a better mode of entertainment. Somehow there were Carisch and Zerboni who helped the preservation of the melody of opera.
Instrumental music in the form of concerts and orchestra is famous with Cherubini and Scarlatti. In the 20th century the music of instrumental variety gained prominence and by 1904 the were many patrons. Franco Alfano and Pizetti were the chief composers of instrumental music. There were many associations that encouraged the Italian music like the Venice festival of Contemporary music.
Treating music with acoustics is the marked feature of experimental music. Here the traditional Italian music is ignored to create sound through technology. Hence there also emerged new instruments to create better modern music. Children’s songs like nursery rhymes, folk songs and lullabies are the main parts of Italian folk music. Instruments for Italian music include wind instruments mainly the flute and percussion ones like the bells, wood blocks while the harp forms the string instrument.