What is another word for folk ballads?
Pronunciation: [fˈə͡ʊk bˈalədz] (IPA) 
Folk ballads are a popular genre of music that has been around for centuries. They usually tell a story of the people, their traditions, and their everyday lives. The term "folk ballads" can be replaced with several other synonyms such as "traditional ballads," "ethnic folk songs," or "tribal chants." Other terms that can describe this genre of music are "country ballads," "roots music," and "ancestral tunes." Each term slightly differs in meaning depending on the culture and ethnicity it represents, but all of them share a common thread of storytelling and preserving cultural heritage through music.
