folk song
A 'folk song' is a traditional or composed piece that reflects the cultural heritage and experiences of a community, often passed down through oral tradition.
🇺🇸 US Voice:
🇬🇧 UK Voice:
Definition
B2Traditional Music
(general)A traditional melody passed down orally, often with unknown authorship, reflecting the culture and experiences of a community.
Example
- She sang a folk song that her grandmother had taught her.
- The folk song tells the story of the village's history.
B2Modern Music
(general)A song in the style of traditional music, typically featuring simple melodies and themes related to everyday life.
Example
- The band performed a modern folk song with acoustic instruments.
- His new album includes several folk songs inspired by his travels.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "folk song":
folk musicfolk memoryfolk artsong and danceethnic musiccountry dancepopular music