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.
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Many old folk songs tell stories of historical events.
Viele alte Volkslieder erzählen Geschichten von historischen Ereignissen.