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folk song
noun
: a traditional or composed song typically characterized by stanzaic form, refrain, and simplicity of melody
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The words were set to music at Baltimore’s Old St. Paul’s Church using the melody of an English folk song.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2024
But actually right here already exist many of his macro themes, in the love songs, folk songs and sentimental ballads of popular patriotism that the women choose.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 18 May 2024
Those interludes from the late ‘60s and ‘70s are nicely enhanced by delicate indie folk songs written and performed by Matthew Houck, who records as Phosphorescent.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
Instead, the Sami sing folk songs around a roaring fire and race reindeer in the snow.
—Avedis Hadjian, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1843, in the meaning defined above
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“Folk song.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folk%20song. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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folk song
noun
: a traditional or composed song typically having stanzas, a refrain, and a simple melody
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