folk song

== English == === Alternative forms === folksong === Etymology === From folk +‎ song. === Pronunciation === === Noun === folk song (plural folk songs) (music) A song, in any folk style, originating among ordinary people, usually non-professional musicians, and handed down by oral tradition. (music, uncountable) folk music (music) A song in the style of folk music, a modern genre of popular music. ==== Related terms ==== folk music ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== Wikipedia has an article on Folk music