"anti-folk" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: anti- + folk Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|anti|folk}} anti- + folk Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} anti-folk (uncountable)
  1. A style of music derived from folk music but with a self-mocking or ironic twist. Wikipedia link: anti-folk Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Musical genres

Alternative forms

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