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German folk music varies among regions; it includes the Bavarian yodeling and Ländler dance music, often featuring instruments like zither and accordion.

Danish folk music features the traditional fiddle and accordion, with a repertoire that includes a wide array of dance tunes as well as ballads.

Swedish folk music is often performed with the nyckelharpa and fiddle, featuring polska dances and vocal traditions like kulning.

Romanian folk music features a wide variety of dances, with the pan flute and violin being significant, and is characterized by its rapid tempo and intricate rhythms.

Bulgarian folk music is known for its distinctive use of complex rhythms, close harmony singing, and traditional instruments like the gaida (bagpipe) and tambura.

Lithuanian folk music often centers around vocal traditions and dances, with the kanklės, a type of zither, as a popular folk instrument.

Spanish folk music is diverse, with Andalusian flamenco being the most internationally recognized form. It often features guitar, hand claps, and intricate footwork.

Italian folk music varies greatly from the North to the South. It has strong operatic and lyrical influences and often includes mandolin or accordion.

Albanian folk music is distinct with its use of the iso-polyphony singing style and instruments like the çifteli and the lahuta.

Greek folk music comprises a variety of styles and is often linked with dance. Common instruments include the bouzouki, lyra, and laouto.

Hungarian folk music is known for its pentatonic scale and Gypsy influence, often featuring the cimbalom and incorporating lively dance traditions.

Czech folk music features a variety of dances, such as the polka, with traditional folk ensembles that include the clarinet, accordion, and double bass.

Scottish folk music includes a variety of songs and instrumental tunes, often played on the bagpipes, with close connections to Celtic music traditions.

Portuguese folk music is known for Fado, a music genre characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor.

Norwegian folk music includes the Hardanger fiddle, with tunes often composed for dances such as the halling and the pols.

Ukrainian folk music features the bandura and incorporates a broad range of vocal music, from solo singing to large choral ensembles.

Belgian folk music includes a wide variety of local dances and songs, often accompanied by the accordion and violin, reflecting its cultural diversity.

Irish folk music is a genre of folk music that developed in Ireland. It includes many kinds of songs, including drinking songs, ballads and laments, sung unaccompanied or with traditional instruments like the fiddle, uilleann pipes, and the bodhrán.

Polish folk music includes the lively mazurka and polonaise dances, with the accordion playing a central role in performances.

Dutch folk music includes sea shanties and dance tunes, typically featuring instruments like the hurdy-gurdy and accordion.

French folk music is diverse, with Breton music as a notable example that includes the use of the bombarde and the Celtic harp.

Russian folk music is known for large ensembles (balalaika orchestras) and its deep choral singing. Traditional dances are also an important aspect.

Serbian folk music often includes lively dance tunes, with the accordion and trumpet being prominent, and has been historically used to accompany traditional dances like the kolo.

Icelandic folk music is known for its medieval ballads called 'rímur' and unique vocal music, with a sparse use of traditional instruments.