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música folclórica

[ˈmu.zi.kɐ fɔl.klˈɔ.ri.kɐ]
nounfemininepl: músicas folclóricas
folk music
1. Traditional music that is passed down through generations within a cultural community, reflecting the customs, values, and history of a particular people or region
The festival celebrated folk music from different countries around the world.
O festival celebrou a música folclórica de diferentes países do mundo.
2. Music characterized by acoustic instruments, oral tradition, and themes of everyday life, love, and social issues
She learned to play folk music on her grandmother's guitar.
Ela aprendeu a tocar música folclórica no violão da avó.
Synonyms
música tradicionalmúsica popularfolclore musicalmúsica campesina
Antonyms
música eruditamúsica clássicamúsica eletrônicamúsica pop

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
música folclórica
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
música folclórica
Commonly associated with forró, samba raiz, and choro traditions
São Paulo
música folclórica
Often refers to caipira music and regional traditional styles
Portugal
música folclórica
Refers to fado, morna, and traditional Portuguese regional music

Related Idioms & Phrases

dança folclórica - folk dance
tradição folclórica - folk tradition
festas folclóricas - folk festivals
instrumentos folclóricos - traditional instruments
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