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The original meaning of the term "Folk Music" was synonymous with the term "Traditional music", also often including World Music and Roots music; the term "Traditional music" was given its more specific meaning to distinguish it from the other definitions that "Folk music" is now considered to encompass. A folk music group is musicians who play traditional mucic

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The original meaning of the term "Folk Music" was synonymous with the term "Traditional music", also often including World Music and Roots music; the term "Traditional music" was given its more specific meaning to distinguish it from the other definitions that "Folk music" is now considered to encompass. A folk music group is musicians who play traditional mucic


Is folk music Welsh?

There is welsh folk music, but not all folk music is welsh.


What is primarily a performer's art form?

Folk Music


What is folk music and how does it differ from other genres of music?

Folk music is traditional music that reflects the culture and heritage of a particular group of people. It is often passed down orally and focuses on storytelling. Unlike other genres of music, folk music is typically simple in terms of instrumentation and is rooted in the history and traditions of a specific community.


What genre does the Romanian group Pasarea Colibri sing in?

The Romanian group Pasarea Colibri preforms in the folk music genre. This group is a supergroup, or a music group who incorporates already successful solo artists.


What type of music does Dime perform?

The music group 'The Dimes' is an American music group from Portland, Oregon. The group is known for folk-pop music but also are involved in genres such as indie rock, alternative rock, pop rock and indie pop.


Is primarily a performers art form?

Folk Music (; Chibi


What are the folk music?

Folk music is the traditional style of music for telling stories. Lyrics and acoustic instruments are important in folk music. Folk music can also be called/connected to World and Roots music.


Is folk music traditional to russia?

Folk music is traditional to everywhere - folk music is, by definition, the traditional music of any country. One of the most famous examples of Russian folk music is Korobeiniki.


Is folk music and indie music the same?

No, folk is a style (actually a wide range of styles) of music whereas indie refers to the fact that the music is on an independent label -- but many indie labels do feature folk music or folk-rock or folk-pop


When was American folk music established?

"folk music has no nameable origin."


What is considered folk music and how does it differ from other genres of music?

Folk music is traditional music that is passed down through generations within a community. It often tells stories about the culture and history of a group of people. Unlike other genres of music, folk music is typically not commercialized or produced for mass consumption. It is usually simple in terms of instrumentation and focuses on the authenticity of the music and its connection to a specific cultural heritage.