Question

What is meant by folk song? Write in brief. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

It's a song that was created in a traditional style in a country where it's originated from.

Explanation:

Folk songs do not specifically exist only in United States. Every countries in the world have their own folk song.  Since each countries have a lot of difference of musical history and traditional instrument, folk songs contained a wide variety of styles.

During its earliest creation, folk song was created to tell a tale. Usually about the deeds of famous people in that era. But these days, folk songs could contain various themes just like any other genre.