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The music of Italy ranges across a broad spectrum of opera and instrumental classical music, the traditional styles of the country's different regions, and a body of popular music drawn from both native and imported sources. Music has traditionally been one of the cultural markers of Italian national and ethnic identity and holds an important position in society and in politics. Italian innovation in musical scales, harmony, notation, and theatre enabled the development of opera in the late 16th century, and much of modern European classical music, such as the symphony and concerto.

Instrumental and vocal classical music is an iconic part of Italian identity, spanning experimental art music and international fusions to symphonic music and opera. Opera is integral to Italian musical culture, and has become a major segment of popular music. The Neapolitan song, canzone Napoletana, and the cantautori singer-songwriter traditions are also popular domestic styles that form an important part of the Italian music industry, alongside imported genres like jazz, rock and hip hop. Italian folk music is an important part of the country's musical heritage, and spans a diverse array of regional styles, instruments and dances.

Italian festival, which started in 1926 & is celebrated in Cambridge, MA, is one of the largest in New England. This feast is in honor of the patron .Annotated links to Italian festival and holiday content on the Italian Language

There are about 58 million Italians in Italy. They speak Italian. Houses More than two-thirds of all italians live in cities. Most live in modern apartment blocks built near the cities. Many live in the city in older style buildings that have been divided into apartments. There are also single family homes.