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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Those who love bluegrass, country, Americana and folk music — or just want to kick up their heels on the dance floor or sit back to hear a good yarn — will want to head over to Old Poway Park this Saturday.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
His distinct style centers on Vietnamese folk music blended with R&B, soul, hip-hop, pop music, hyper-pop, EDM, and tropical house, creating a refreshing sound and approach that pays homage to his culture.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The state of Jalisco is also the birthplace of mariachi music — traditional Mexican folk music with violins, trumpets, guitars and vocalists — which will likely soundtrack the ambiance around the stadium.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 May 2026
And a little bit of Reggae, calypso, Bulgarian folk music.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 8 May 2026
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
His distinct style centers on Vietnamese folk music blended with R&B, soul, hip-hop, pop music, hyper-pop, EDM, and tropical house, creating a refreshing sound and approach that pays homage to his culture.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The state of Jalisco is also the birthplace of mariachi music — traditional Mexican folk music with violins, trumpets, guitars and vocalists — which will likely soundtrack the ambiance around the stadium.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 May 2026
And a little bit of Reggae, calypso, Bulgarian folk music.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for folk music
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“Folk music.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folk%20music. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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