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Folk music is a broad genre that encompasses traditional folk music, contemporary folk music, and derivatives of these two branches. With a history spanning centuries, folk music has evolved over time, influenced by various cultural and social factors. The genre has been defined in several ways, including music transmitted orally, music with unknown composers, and music played on traditional instruments. As noted by ethnomusicologists, folk music is an essential part of human cultural heritage, with a significant impact on the development of many other genres, including rock music and pop music. According to Wikidata, folk music is a music meta-genre with a Wikidata ID of Q43343.