Music played an important part in life of common people or peasants in the Czech Republic. It offered both means of expression and a vent for their emotions. Resulting music varies not only by the region of its origin but also in the purpose of its use. Therefore, there are myriads of distinct Folk songs. Music often addressed everyday issues and was passed down orally. Songs and especially dances were often linked to conscription of Czech young men to the Army – they are called "verbuňk" in some regions. Conscriptions usually happened during wartimes and these songs have a particular place in Czech folklore music. There are a number of instruments associated with Czech Folk music, which add to its distinct sound – violin and the double bass – instruments specific to Bohemia and Moravia such as bagpipes, shepherd's pipe, dulcimer and trumpet. All of them are still in active use by the folklore groups during their shows. In more modern times, Czech Folk has merged with their own form of Pop music, which is often electic, sometimes incorporating electronic instruments into the music.