A1 noun Neutro

folk

/fəʊk/

Folk refers to a style of traditional music that represents the culture of a specific group of people. It is usually played on acoustic instruments and often tells stories about everyday life or history.

Exemplos

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1

I like listening to folk when I want to relax.

I enjoy traditional music when I want to rest.

2

The museum features an exhibition on national folk and its history.

The museum has a show about the country's traditional music and its past.

3

My brother plays some cool folk on his acoustic guitar.

My brother plays great traditional songs on his guitar.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
folk
Adjetivo
folksy
Relacionado
folklore
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Dica de memorização

Think of the word 'folks' (people). Folk music is simply the music of the people.

Quiz rápido

He loves to play the banjo in a ____ band.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: folk

Exemplos

1

I like listening to folk when I want to relax.

everyday

I enjoy traditional music when I want to rest.

2

The museum features an exhibition on national folk and its history.

formal

The museum has a show about the country's traditional music and its past.

3

My brother plays some cool folk on his acoustic guitar.

informal

My brother plays great traditional songs on his guitar.

4

The study analyzes the rhythmic structures of Scandinavian folk.

academic

The academic paper looks at the beat patterns in traditional Northern European music.

5

The production company is looking for new folk talent for the festival.

business

The business is searching for new traditional musicians for the event.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
folk
Adjetivo
folksy
Relacionado
folklore

Colocações comuns

folk song a traditional song
folk singer a person who sings traditional music
folk festival a music event for traditional styles
folk dance a traditional style of dancing
folk music the genre of traditional music

Frases Comuns

folk art

traditional art made by common people

folk tale

a traditional story passed down orally

folk hero

a person famous in traditional stories

Frequentemente confundido com

folk vs folks

'Folks' usually refers to 'people' or 'parents', while 'folk' (in this context) refers to the music genre.

folk vs fork

A 'fork' is a tool used for eating, but 'folk' is a type of music; the pronunciation is different.

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Notas de uso

When talking about music, you can use 'folk' alone or 'folk music'. It is generally used as an uncountable noun in this context.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes use the plural 'folks' to describe the music genre, but 'folk' is the correct term for the category.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the word 'folks' (people). Folk music is simply the music of the people.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old English word 'folc', meaning 'common people' or 'nation'.

Padrões gramaticais

Uncountable noun when referring to the genre Often functions as an attributive noun (e.g., folk guitar) No plural form when used for music
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Contexto cultural

Folk music is deeply tied to national identity and often reflects the struggles and joys of the working class.

Quiz rápido

He loves to play the banjo in a ____ band.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: folk

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sharp

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note

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In music, a note is a single sound with a specific pitch and length. It also refers to the written symbol on a page that tells a musician which sound to play.

flat

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In music, a flat is a symbol (♭) that tells a musician to play a note a half-step lower than usual. It also describes a sound or voice that is slightly lower than the correct musical pitch.

beat

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The regular pulse or rhythm in a piece of music that you can clap your hands or tap your feet to. It is the basic unit of time in a song that helps musicians stay together.

scale

A1

A musical scale is a set of musical notes ordered by pitch, going up or down in a specific pattern. It acts like a ladder of sounds that musicians use to create melodies and harmonies.

melody

A1

A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.

bar

A1

In music, a bar is a short section of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is shown on paper by vertical lines that divide the musical staff into equal parts.

time signature

A1

A time signature is a set of two numbers at the beginning of a piece of music. It tells the musician how many beats are in each measure and which note value represents one beat.

violin

A1

A musical instrument with four strings that is held under the chin and played with a bow. It is known for its high-pitched, expressive sound and is used in many types of music, especially classical and folk.

viola

A1

A viola is a musical instrument with four strings that is held under the chin and played with a bow. It looks like a violin but is slightly larger and has a deeper, lower sound.

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