Meaning of the word "folk rock" in English

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folk rock

US /ˈfoʊk rɑːk/
UK /ˈfoʊk rɑːk/
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Noun

1.

a type of music that combines elements of folk music and rock music

Example:
Bob Dylan's electric performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965 is often cited as the birth of folk rock.
The band's new album features a blend of traditional melodies and modern folk rock sounds.
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