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folksong

/fɒlkˈsɒŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does folksong mean?

noun

A song that is traditionally sung by ordinary people, especially one that is passed down through oral tradition.

Example

"The folk singer's repertoire included many traditional folksongs from her native country."

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