folk music

NOUN

traditional songs and music

Synonyms

STRONGEST

country music

WEAK

balladry ethnic music ethnomusicology folk folk ballads folk songs regional music

Example Sentences

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But as negotiations began behind closed doors half a kilometre away, all the world's media could do was wait -- and sip on an expertly brewed coffee while listening to live eastern folk music.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

It’s not just about folk music; it’s about the artists — the people, really — who make it.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

Mustafa — the richly baritoned Toronto singer-songwriter whose 2024 LP “Dunya” drew wide praise — has become a significant figure straddling global folk music and activism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

The line-up spans rock, country and folk music across three main stages.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

He found stimulus in Anglo-Celtic folk music instead.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall