folk song
noun
: a traditional or composed song typically characterized by stanzaic form, refrain, and simplicity of melody
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Internationally known for the past decade as a performer of traditional and contemporary folk songs, Miss Hester has swung recently into the folk-rock column.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
These were American folk songs, but with Spain as their subject.
—Vita Dadoo, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
Several of the film’s actors lend their voices to blues and traditional folk songs that are built into the story.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The music from this period included acoustic folk songs and loud, psychedelic garage-rock.
—David Peisner, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
These were American folk songs, but with Spain as their subject.
—Vita Dadoo, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
Several of the film’s actors lend their voices to blues and traditional folk songs that are built into the story.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The music from this period included acoustic folk songs and loud, psychedelic garage-rock.
—David Peisner, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for folk song
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“Folk song.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folk%20song. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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