The folk music
Example: The folk music at the festival was very lively and fun.
Definition
"The folk music" refers to traditional music that originates from the common people of a particular region or country, often passed down orally through generations. It typically reflects the cultural, social, and historical experiences of a community.
Etymology
The term "the folk music" combines 'folk,' derived from Old English 'folc,' meaning 'people,' and 'music,' from Greek 'mousike,' meaning 'art of the Muses.' Together, they denote music created and preserved by ordinary people, often without formal training.
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"The folk music" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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