folkmusic
nounUK /ˈfəʊkˌmjuːzɪk/
US /ˈfoʊkˌmjuːzɪk/
Folkmusic is the old, traditional music that ordinary people have sung and played for a long time.
My grandmother loves listening to folkmusic from her hometown.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Music made by and for common people rather than trained professionals.
The festival celebrates folkmusic played on simple instruments like fiddles and banjos.
3. Modern music written in a traditional style.
Many young singers today mix folkmusic with pop sounds.
4. The traditional music of a particular country or region.
Irish folkmusic is famous for its lively jigs and reels.