folk music

noun

: the traditional music of the people in a country or region

Irish folk music

also : a type of popular music that is based on traditional music and that does not use electric instruments

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Written by Giya Kancheli, a composer born in the Soviet Republic of Georgia who moved to Germany and then Belgium after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the work incorporates Georgian folk music recordings in its reflection of awe. —

Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 11 Oct. 2024 This was a goal of Maria Callas, who, like Caruso and Pavarotti, sought to bring opera out of exclusive, expensive venues and back to its roots as folk music intertwined with storytelling. —

Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Sep. 2024 Separate from the group’s rhythm, its four strings add a high-spirited element to the traditional style of folk music. —

Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024 It is found in many cultural references, including in gospel and folk music, poetry, and literature. —

Toketemu Ohwovoriole, Parents, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for folk music