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词汇 folk-song
释义 folk song
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈfəʊk ˌsɒŋ/ us /ˈfoʊk ˌsɑːŋ/
a traditional song from a particular region, or a modern song, usually with a tune played on a guitar, that is written in a style similar to that of traditional music民歌,民谣
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Examples from literature

It was only an old Christmas carol, the music that of a German folk song, but dear to generations of Christmas singers everywhere. 
The air was unfamiliar, but it sounded like a folk song of his own country, and he put into it all the poignant, peculiar melody of such a song. 
The characteristics of German and English folk songs may be observed in the familiar airs of these nations. 
The folk songs are the truest and most interesting national literature. 
These folk songs have a strong similarity to Scotch and Irish songs, owing to the absence of the fourth and seventh degrees of the scale. 

folk song | American Dictionary


folk song
noun[ C ]
us/ˈfoʊk ˌsɔŋ/
a traditional song of a particular region or group of people

Examples of folk song


folk song
One important device to this end is the use of folksong.
The attempt to define folksong and its singers in class terms must be dismissed as a failure.
This experience was as decisive as the new folksong movement for his career.
Folksong texts were never wedded indissolubly to one tune, or vice versa.
This includes a piano solo based on a folksong.
I can understand that, as with the definition of folksong, this definition might seem to open up a loophole, but that is most unlikely.
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However, it is useful to refer to folksong as a shorthand in the title of the clause.
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Folksong had been with us since the beginning of time but just because there had been a revival lasting two years people claimed that it was here to stay.
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Because of this, some folksong fans criticized them for watering down their beliefs and commercializing their singing style.
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Variations on this theme continued until early 2006, and today the station still uses a version with a less pronounced melody from the folksong.
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The pair amassed one of the most representative folksong collections of any culture.
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One sample of folksong is given below.
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The halls created a demand for new and catchy popular songs that could no longer be met from the traditional folksong repertoire.
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Today in front of us we have the contemporary kobzar and lirnyk, the contemporary carrier of the richness of folksong.
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He wrote many folksong-like poems on the subjects of wine, love, romantic robbers etc.
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