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Contemporary music

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Source updated January 1, 2026

Contemporary music is whatever music is produced at the current time. Specifically, it could refer to:

01Genres or audiences

02Regions

03Institutions

04Ensembles

05Festivals

06Albums

07Publications

08Awards

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