What type of music was banned by the Nazis?

The Nazis banned jazz music because it was associated with the African American culture and was deemed "degenerate" in their ideology. They viewed jazz as a reflection of a multicultural society that contradicted their beliefs in racial purity and the superiority of the Aryan race. The regime sought to promote what they considered to be "pure" German culture and music; therefore, jazz, which was improvisational and often rebellious in nature, was viewed as subversive. This music was labeled as "black music," reflecting the racial prejudices prevalent among the Nazi leadership.

In contrast, classical music, while often favored by the Nazi regime, was not banned outright; instead, it was repurposed to fit their propaganda. Folklore music, which aligned with their ideals of Germanic traditions, was encouraged. The statement that all forms of German music were banned is inaccurate, as the regime selectively promoted certain types that aligned with their propaganda while suppressing those they deemed undesirable.