Folklore
Type: noun, genre
Pronunciation: /fohl-klor/
Also spelled or known as: Folk Heritage
Plural: Folklore Traditions
Related: Expression of Folklore, Folk, Folk Music
What does Folklore mean? Traditional customs, stories, music, and cultural expressions shared and handed down between generations.
Folklore encompasses oral traditions, songs, dances, legends, crafts, and practices passed between generations.
Folklore often serves as a source of inspiration for modern creative works.
Folklore synonyms: Folk Heritage, Traditional Culture, Cultural Tradition
Example sentence: “The melody was inspired by regional folklore.”
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