old European style

The "old European" singing style, characteristic of central, eastern, and parts of northern Europe, is a relaxed style that uses a full voice, often associated with group singing where voices blend well. This contrasts with the Eurasian style, found in southern Europe and other regions, which is tense and ornamented, typically for solo singing. The modern European style, originating from urban and western Europe, is a blend of these two. These styles differ from Western art music in their vocal and instrumental qualities. Singing itself involves the coordinated use of lungs, larynx, and vocal cavities to produce musical tones.12