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folk music
This term describes music rooted in the oral traditions of a community, emphasizing cultural heritage and communal identity over commercial production. It carries a connotation of authenticity and rustic simplicity, often evoking a sense of nostalgia or historical connection to a specific geographic locale.
Because it refers to a genre or a category of art, the term is treated as an uncountable noun. It does not have a plural form; one would refer to "different styles of folk music" rather than "folk musics."
Meanings
Traditional music that is passed down through generations, typically associated with a particular ethnic group, region, or culture and often characterized by simple melodies and acoustic instruments.
The museum features a collection of recordings of traditional folk music from the Appalachian Mountains.
Examples
I love how folk music tells the stories of ordinary people from the past.
Do you think folk music is still relevant in the digital age?
The village festival featured a wonderful performance of local folk music.
She spent years studying the folk music of the Appalachian Mountains.
I can hear the influence of traditional folk music in their new album.
Maybe I should try learning some folk music on my acoustic guitar.
The museum has a vast archive of recorded folk music from the early twentieth century.
Listen to this melody; it sounds like old Irish folk music.