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Folk
01
music that originates from and reflects the traditional culture of a particular region or community, often featuring acoustic instruments and storytelling lyrics
Examples
Folk music is often passed down through generations and reflects local traditions.
02
general term for people
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
folks
Examples
The festival was open to all folks, young and old.
03
a group of people who share the same culture, usually in traditional societies
Examples
The folk of the region have preserved their ancient traditions for centuries.
04
a person's family members, especially parents
Examples
He really misses his folks and plans to visit them soon.
folk
01
relating to traditional culture, customs, stories, or practices of ordinary people, especially those passed down informally over time
Grammatical Information
Examples
There has been a revival of interest in folk customs.
