Definition
歌谣 (gē yáo) refers specifically to folk songs or ballads that are passed down orally, often with simple, traditional lyrics and melodies. It is more tied to oral tradition and local culture than 歌曲 (gē qǔ), which is a general term for any song, and more specific than 民歌 (mín gē), which also means 'folk song' but can include more formally arranged or composed folk-style pieces.
noun
folk songballad
Examples
- 歌谣。Zhè shǒu gē yáo zài mínjiān liúchuán le hěn jiǔ.This folk song has been passed down among the people for a long time.
- 。Háizi men yìbiān wán yóuxì yìbiān chàng gē yáo.The children sang folk songs while playing games.
- 歌谣。Tā shōují le xǔduō dìfang de gē yáo.She has collected folk songs from many places.
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