characteristics of folk music
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★★ Folk music has the following characteristics :-
1. It is composed by rural folk on the basis of ancient rules transmitted orally.
2. These ancient rules of music have not been influenced by classical or modern music.
3. Folk songs may be sung in groups or individually.
4. No rural practice is required for folk music.
5. It is composed and performed by illiterate or semi - literate people.
6. It is a spontaneous expression in easy language, local dialect and simple tune.
7. Both words and tune are appealing.
8. It is an explicit manifestation of joys and sorrows of daily life.
9. It uses simple and natural rhythms.
10. It contains a strong emotive expression of human love and separation.
Folk music consists of songs and music of a community that are uninfluenced by any sophisticated musical rules or any standard music styles. It may be described as that type of ancient music which springs from the heart of a community, based on their natural style of expression uninfluenced by the rules of classical music and modern popular songs.