In 2006, Bologna, the capital of Emilia-Romagna, was given the title a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) “city of music”. Violins, ocarinas, lutes and guitars are the instruments that make up the majority of the music in the Emilian culture. Popular/ well known music of Emilia Romagna include Romagna Mia, the region’s anthem, E picchia picchia la porticella, Gli Scariolanti, La Ghirlandeina and Testamento dell'avvelenato and the works of Giuseppe Verdi, a famous composer born in Busseto (Emilia-Romagna). Aside from the music, the calls of many animals can be heard, especially if you are near the countryside where cows, goats, sheep and pigs reside. Dogs and cats are common as well. Calls of other
