Folk Music
Definition of Folk Music Hierarchical Category as it relates to Music
Folk music is a genre of music that originates from the tradition of the common people of a region or nation. It is rooted in the cultural and social experiences of a community, often passed down orally from generation to generation. This type of music typically involves simple music instruments and reflects the historical and cultural narratives of a particular group. Folk music varies greatly across different cultures and regions, but it remains a living part of many communities, continuously evolving and often influencing other music genres.
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Alternative Music
American Folk
Bluegrass
Blues Music
British Folk
Celtic Folk
Classical Music
Contemporary Folk
Country Folk
Country Music
Dance Music
Disco Music
Electronic Music
Folk Blues
Folk Pop
Folk Punk
Folk Rock
Funk Music
Gospel Music
Heavy Metal Music
Hip Hop Music
House Music
Indie Folk
Indie Music
Jazz Music
Latin Music
Pop Music
Psychedelic Music
Punk Music
R&B Music
Rap Music
Reggae Fusion
Reggae Music
Rock Music
Ska Music
Ska Punk
Soul Music
Techno Music
Traditional Folk
World Music