Musette

Musette is a traditional French dance music genre originating from the bal-musette scene. It is defined by the bright, reedy, and vibrato-heavy tones of the musette accordion, often accompanied by violin, clarinet, and rhythm guitar. Popularized in Parisian dance halls during the 1910s-1940s, it blends waltz, java, and tango rhythms with expressive, ornamented melodies.