De volksmuziek
Example: Ik luister graag naar de volksmuziek op het festival.
Definition
"De volksmuziek" refers to traditional music that originates from the common people of a particular region or country, often passed down orally and characterized by its cultural and social significance. It typically features simple, melodic tunes and instruments that reflect the heritage of the community.
Etymology
The term "de volksmuziek" comes from Dutch, where 'volks' means 'folk' or 'people,' and 'muziek' means 'music.' It literally translates to 'folk music.' The word combines the idea of music created and performed by the people, often reflecting their traditions and stories.
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"De volksmuziek" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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