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Definition of Folk song
1. Noun. A song that is traditionally sung by the common people of a region and forms part of their culture.
Exact synonyms: Folk Ballad, Folksong
Generic synonyms: Song, Vocal, Ethnic Music, Folk, Folk Music
Specialized synonyms: Blues, Fado
Generic synonyms: Song, Vocal, Ethnic Music, Folk, Folk Music
Specialized synonyms: Blues, Fado
Definition of Folk song
1. Noun. A song originating among the working people of urban and rural areas, and handed by oral tradition. ¹
2. Noun. A song in this style which may have been written in recent times. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com