Inhabited by Romanians, Székelys and other Hungarians, Germans, Serbs, Slovaks, Gypsies, and others, Transylvania has long been a center for folk music from all of these different cultures.
Bartók and Kodály collected many folk songs from Transylvania early in the 20th century.
Violin, kontra and double bass, sometimes with a cimbalom, are the most integral ensemble unit.
Hungarians from Transylvania, which make up around 20% of the population of the region, are known for their vibrant musical cultures, famous examples being hajnali songs and legényes (young men's dance).
Drum, guitar, and violin make up the typical band in Maramureș, and virtuoso fiddlers are also popular in the area.