: a traditional or composed song typically characterized by stanzaic form, refrain, and simplicity of melody
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Recent Examples on the WebEven the film’s score was influenced by a folk song from the Chiang Rai province, where the cave is located, composer Benjamin Wallfisch told Variety. Frances Nguyen, NBC News, 18 Aug. 2022 The Turkish Bayraktar drone has been so effective that Ukrainians even wrote a folk song celebrating it. Dion Nissenbaum, WSJ, 10 Aug. 2022 This is listed as a alternative-rock/acoustic-rock/folk-punk/folk song on Wikipedia. Kris Holt, Forbes, 12 June 2022 It is based on a Swedish folk song and has rap influences. Serena Puang, BostonGlobe.com, 17 June 2022 My task was to write a Colombian folk song that feels like it’s always existed. Paul Grein, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2022 My task was to write a Colombian folk song that feels like it’s always existed. Paul Grein, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2022 Spotify Singles cover version of the folk song — complete with guitars, drums and horns, frontwoman Michelle Zauner shines throughout this gorgeous rendition. Stephen Daw, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2022 Tough call between Eilish’s Bond theme and Miranda’s sweet folk song.Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2022 See More