Stomp and flutter is a sub-genre of folk music that originated in the Appalachian region of the United States. It is characterized by its use of percussive foot stomping and intricate fingerpicking guitar patterns. The genre often features lyrics that tell stories of everyday life in rural America, with themes of love, loss, and hardship. Stomp and flutter is a highly rhythmic and energetic style of music that is often performed in small, intimate venues.