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folk dance A dance made up and handed down by the common people of a region or country. [2 definitions]
folk dancing the activity of dancing to the traditional music of a particular region using steps that have been established by custom.
folk etymology a change made in a word or phrase according to a false notion as to its origin or derivation.
folk medicine the treatment of illness by people without formal medical training, based on common sense, tradition, or superstition, and often using herbs and other natural remedies.
folk music music made up and played by the common people of a region or country. Such music is often simple, with parts that are played over and over.
folk singer a singer of folk songs.
folk song a piece of folk music meant for singing.
folk tale a story that has been handed down for generations among the common people of a region.
folk-rock popular music that combines characteristic elements of folk music and rock-'n'-roll, often using lyrics similar to the former, with rhythm from the latter, as in songs of social protest.