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   Folk mu·sic

   /ˈfōk ˌmyo͞ozik/

   

   noun

   • 1. music that originates in traditional popular culture or that is written in such a style. Folk music is typically of unknown authorship and is transmitted orally from generation to generation.

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   What are some general characteristics of folk music?

   • Folk music has its roots in the oral tradition, and it often tells stories or expresses emotions. Folk songs can be about love, loss, families, friends, or any number of other topics. Instrumentation for folk music can include anything from acoustic guitars to violins, and the music is often accompanied by dancing.

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   What are some examples of folk music?

   • Examples of folk music include blues, early country music and bluegrass, and protest songs. Later folk music genres include folk rock and Celtic punk. What are some examples of folk musicians? Examples of early folk musicians include Blind Willie McTell, Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and Elizabeth Cotten.

   What is Folk Music? Overview, History, and Artists - Study.com

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   What is the history of folk music?

   • It was coined by English antiquarian William Thoms in 1846 to describe the customs, traditions, and superstitions of the “uncultured classes.” Historically, folk music has always belonged to the working class. Even before the official term was coined, this musical genre was heavily community-focused and rarely saw commercial success.

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   What is the definition of folk music?

   • Folk music is born and developed without training. It is the music of the common people to express wide range of emotions describing their life in terms of emotional and imaginative differences. It can be wild and fierce as well as dignified and noble. It can be merry and light as well as gloomy and pathetic.

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3. singersroom.com › w50 › best-folk-music-songs-of-all15 Best Folk Music Songs of All Time - Singersroom.com

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   5 days ago · Folk music, with its roots deeply embedded in the cultural and social fabric of societies around the world, transcends generations and borders. Its timeless appeal lies in its simplicity,...

4. www.efdss.org › folk-player › listen-classic-folkEnglish Folk Dance and Song Society - Listen: Classic Folk

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   3 days ago · Classic Folk is unique. It mines a rich seam of wonderful folk and roots music and song from around 75 years of recordings. From the great source singers to the legends of folk rock, the travellers to the protesters, the ballads to the blues, from the far north to the deep south and all around the English speaking world, the songs live again.

5. americansongwriter.com › 4-of-the-most-covered4 of the Most Covered Folk Songs of All Time - American ...

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   4 days ago · 1. “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel. “Bridge Over Troubled Water” boasts over 645 covers and counting. It’s widely considered the most covered and most recorded folk ...

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7. singersroom.com › w50 › best-folk-bands-of-all-time15 Best Folk Bands of All Time - Singersroom.com

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   5 days ago · Folk bands encompass a diverse array of musical groups that draw inspiration from traditional folk music from around the world. With roots in various cultures and regions, folk bands...

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › folksongFolksong - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   3 days ago · Definitions of folksong. noun. a song that is traditionally sung by the common people of a region and forms part of their culture. synonyms: folk ballad, folk song. see more.

9. celebrityaccess.com › 2024/06/06 › lowell-folk-festLowell Folk Fest Reveals The Next Round Of Artists For 2024

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   1 day ago · Now in its 37th year, the annual free festival takes place at venues around Lowell, offering a full slate of folk music, along with traditional arts, crafts, food, and a family-friendly environment. “This year, festival goers will get to hear music that truly spans the globe,” said Festival Director Lee Viliesis.