Country-dance is a popular musical genre that originated in the rural areas of the United States. It is characterized by lively, upbeat rhythms and often features instruments like guitar, fiddle, banjo, and accordion. Synonyms for country-dance include square dance, barn dance, hoedown, line dance, and folk dance. Square dance is a type of country-dance where four couples dance in a square formation. Barn dance and hoedown are often used interchangeably with country-dance, and both refer to a lively social gathering where people dance to country music. Line dance involves a group of people dancing in a line formation, while folk dance refers to traditional dances of a particular region or culture.