folklike

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Etymology

From folk +‎ -like.

Adjective

folklike (comparative more folklike, superlative most folklike)

  1. (music) Resembling the style of folk music
    • 2009 January 2, Amanda Petrusich, Ben Sisario, Jon Pareles, “Pop and Rock Listings”, in New York Times:
      Fortunately, Lucy Wainwright Roche sings and writes gentle, lapping, folklike songs, and her clear, steady voice feels like a beacon of sorts, slicing straight through the room.

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