folk song

US /ˈfoʊk sɔŋ/
UK /ˈfoʊk sɔŋ/
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Volkslied

a song that originates in traditional popular culture or that is written in a traditional style.

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She sang a beautiful folk song from her homeland.
Sie sang ein wunderschönes Volkslied aus ihrer Heimat.
Many old folk songs tell stories of historical events.
Viele alte Volkslieder erzählen Geschichten von historischen Ereignissen.