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Balkan Brass Band or Chochek (Serbian: Труба trumpet) is a distinctive style of music originating in 19th century Serbia when trumpeters in the military transcribed folk music during harsh times. It is popular throughout the Balkans especially Serbia Macedonia and Bulgaria. The beats are usually fast and often accompanied by kolo a dance. The performers each have their instrument of the orchestra and are called trubači (трубачи).
