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folky Definition

folky (fō′kē)

adjective

  1. folk
  2. of or having to do with folk music, esp. as it is variously regarded as being soft or quiet, sensitively written or performed, etc.

folky Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • pop: They blend traditional folk, folky pop & original songs, in entertaining & often humorous style.
  • guitar: The guitarist has changed, the folky guitar gone forever, it seems.
  • stuff: A very simple song that harks back to the folky stuff on the first album.
  • song: The first track is short, instrumental jazz, the next one is folky pop song being hit upon by trip-hop beats.
  • feel: Overall, this is more relaxed than part one with a folky feel to the vocal section first half of the song.
  • number: This was a folky number, strong bass line, pithy lyrics and a middle eight which allowed her voice to soar.

Modifying Another Word

  • almost: One song that I keep going back to is the cool acoustic ' Fabric ' that has an almost folky country feel to it.
  • slightly: Download Hot ( 2.8 meg ) Contraband - 3:48 - 1995 This is a jolly, upbeat tune with a slightly folky feel.
  • vaguely: But second track ' Easy Path ' lays down Seafood's real plan of action; vaguely folky melodies which suddenly go bang!
  • very: Zoe Bicat was very folky, backed by a string section.