Answer:
1.Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted orally, music with unknown composers, music that is played on traditional instruments, music about cultural or national identity, music that changes between generations (folk process), music associated with a people's folklore or music.
2.Folk songs are emphasized with humanity. Folk songs are based on surroundings or atmosphere. It also helps to preserve our culture. Folk songs are passed between the generations to enhance and protect the culture.
3.In folk music, a tune is a short instrumental piece, a melody, often with repeating sections, and usually played a number of times. A collection of tunes with structural similarities is known as a tune-family.
4.Simple beats such as 2/4, 4/4 and 3/4, irregular beats such as 5/8, 7/8, 9/8, 7/4 and 5/4, and mixed beats such as 8/8, 10/8 and 12/8 are used in folk music.
5.Because American Folk Music is very open to interpretation, the dynamic changes in these songs are often tied directly to the lyrics. This portrays both the purpose or meaning and the emotional aspect behind them.
6.109 Beats Per Minute
