folk song
noun
: a traditional or composed song typically characterized by stanzaic form, refrain, and simplicity of melody
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But actually right here already exist many of his macro themes, in the love songs, folk songs and sentimental ballads of popular patriotism that the women choose.
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Jessica Kiang, Variety, 18 May 2024
Those interludes from the late ‘60s and ‘70s are nicely enhanced by delicate indie folk songs written and performed by Matthew Houck, who records as Phosphorescent.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
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Jessica Kiang, Variety, 18 May 2024
Those interludes from the late ‘60s and ‘70s are nicely enhanced by delicate indie folk songs written and performed by Matthew Houck, who records as Phosphorescent.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
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 29 May. 2024.
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