folk choir

Traditional song ensemble

A folk choir is a vocal ensemble that performs traditional or folk music, often featuring acoustic accompaniment and arrangements rooted in regional or cultural traditions.

Unlike classical choirs, folk choirs typically emphasize accessible harmonies and communal singing styles: The folk choir performed sea shanties and Appalachian ballads at the festival.

Related

acoustic · voices · sing along · congregation · Sunday service · carols · ballads · ensemble · rehearsal · church · singing · acapella · robes · harmonize · heritage · community · gathering · harvest festival

Opposites
musical ensemble type

folk choirsymphony orchestra

Large ensemble for classical music

philharmonic orchestra · chamber orchestra · solo artist · one-man band · brass band

musical tradition and formality

folk choircathedral choir

Singers in large church

chamber choir · gospel choir

performer configuration

folk choirsolo artist

Performer working independently

soloist · concert pianist · virtuoso · singer-songwriter · one-man band

Family

folk, choir, folks, folksy, folky, folklore, folktale, folkway, folkways

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G