Cowboy Music & Dance
This instrument, commonly heard in cowboy music, features strings and is often played while sitting down.
What is a guitar?
Cowboys wear these around their necks to protect from dust and sun.
What is a bandana?
This cowboy character, voiced by Tom Hanks, is the leader of the toys in the Toy Story movies.
Who is Woody?
This traditional cowboy dance is often performed in a line with synchronized steps, popular in both the U.S. and Denmark.
What is line dancing?
This popular Danish band blended country and rock music in their hit song Den Røde Tråd.
Who is Shu-bi-dua?
A cowboy uses this long rope to catch cattle.
What is a lasso?
In Back to the Future Part III, this character, played by Michael J. Fox, travels to the Wild West.
Who is Marty McFly?
What term is used to describe Danish-produced Western films?
What is a kartoffelwestern?
This type of cowboy music, often about life on the open range, is characterized by its storytelling and twangy sound.
What is country music?
Cowboys used this piece of equipment, attached to their boots, to signal horses to move faster.
What are spurs?
In the 2005 film Brokeback Mountain, Heath Ledger and this actor portrayed cowboys struggling with their relationship.
Who is Jake Gyllenhaal?
This Danish amusement park has a Western-themed section called "Legoredo Town".
What is LEGOLAND?
This famous American country singer is known for his hit "Ring of Fire" and is often associated with cowboy culture.
Who is Johnny Cash?
This leather garment, worn over pants, helps protect the cowboy’s legs from rough terrain and brush.
What are chaps?
This actor, known for action movies, played a cowboy in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
Who is Clint Eastwood?
This Danish actor starred as a cowboy in the 2014 Western film The Salvation.
Who is Mads Mikkelsen?
This American country singer is known for hits like Friends in Low Places and is one of the best-selling music artists in the world.
Who is Garth Brooks?
This tool, which is part of a cowboy’s saddle, is used to help steer the horse while riding.
What is a stirrup/stigbøjle?
This 1990 film, directed by and starring Kevin Costner, portrays the life of a Union Army soldier living with Native Americans.
What is Dances with Wolves?
In this Danish town, you can visit the Western-themed amusement park, “Western Camp,” which features cowboy shows and activities.
What is Rødby?