Folksong (noun)

A traditional song that is passed down by word of mouth among the common people.

Origin:

From the words "folk" meaning "people" + "song".

Examples:

1. Folksongs often reflect the culture and history of a particular group of people.
2. The folksong tells the story of a young man who goes off to war and never returns.
3. Folksongs have been used to preserve the oral tradition of a community for centuries.
4. The folksong is passed down from one generation to the next, maintaining its original melody and lyrics.
5. Folksongs are often accompanied by instruments like guitar, banjo, fiddle or harmonica.