English · Arts & Literature
folk
/fəʊk/
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traditional people's music
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Traditional music passed down among ordinary people, often telling stories of everyday life.
Example
The old folk songs of the region described farming, love, and the hardships of village life.
The old folk songs of the region described farming, love, and the hardships of village life.
Etymology
From Old English 'folc' (common people, nation), the musical sense developing in the 19th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for traditional music and as a general word for people.