Folk Dance (Noun)
Meaning
A style of dancing that originated among ordinary people (not in the royal courts).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The village community gathered to perform a traditional folk dance to celebrate the harvest season.
- She was fascinated by the colorful costumes and lively rhythms of the folk dance performances she saw on her travels.
- The folk dance troupe's energetic routine was a highlight of the cultural festival.
- In many countries, folk dance is an important part of national heritage and identity.
- The dance company's new production blended modern choreography with traditional folk dance styles from around the world.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Rumba
- Farandole
- Polka
- Contradance
- Contra Danse
- Contredanse
- Hornpipe
- Country-dance
- Mazurka
- Round Dance
- Morris Dance
- Jig
- Sword Dance