folk song
noun
: a traditional or composed song typically characterized by stanzaic form, refrain, and simplicity of melody
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The film tells the story of a young poet and singer steeped in an ancient Moroccan form of folk song called aita, but forced to perform trashy pop songs in bars filled with abusive men.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 May 2024
So her team began integrating cultural practices into their conservation efforts by mentioning storks in prayer and folk songs, and adding Hargila motifs to traditional garments.
—Eduardo Garcia, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
Their goal was spreading folk songs as widely as possible.
—Daria Mitiuk Brendan Hoffman, New York Times, 5 June 2024
This included traditional literature and folk songs.
—Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Sep. 2024
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 May 2024
So her team began integrating cultural practices into their conservation efforts by mentioning storks in prayer and folk songs, and adding Hargila motifs to traditional garments.
—Eduardo Garcia, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
Their goal was spreading folk songs as widely as possible.
—Daria Mitiuk Brendan Hoffman, New York Times, 5 June 2024
This included traditional literature and folk songs.
—Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Folk song.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folk%20song. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.
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