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Folk dance
01
a traditional dance passed through generations, often tied to a specific culture or region
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
folk dances
What is a "folk dance"?
A folk dance is a traditional style of dance that reflects the cultural heritage and customs of a particular community or country. It often involves group dances performed in a lively and rhythmic manner, with steps and patterns passed down through generations. Folk dances usually accompany traditional music and are performed during festivals, celebrations, or community gatherings, celebrating the shared identity and history of the people.
Examples
They performed a English folk dance at the festival.
to folk dance
01
perform a folk-dance
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
folk dance
3rd person singular
folk dances
Present participle
folk dancing
Past simple
folk danced
Past participle
folk danced
