Folk
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /fohk/
Also spelled or known as: Folk Music
Related: Bluegrass, Folk Styles
What does Folk mean? A genre of music traditionally associated with storytelling and cultural traditions.
Folk music often emphasizes lyrics, acoustic instruments, and community-based musical traditions.
Folk synonyms: Folk Music, Traditional Folk, Roots Music
Example sentence: “The songwriter built a loyal audience in the folk scene.”
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