This is a list of folk music traditions, with styles, dances, instruments and other related topics. The term folk music can not be easily defined in a precise manner; it is used with widely varying definitions depending on the author, intended audience and context within a work.
Folk music encompasses a range of cultural practices, encompassing various genres, dances, musical instruments, and other related elements. The concept of traditional music cannot be precisely defined due to its diverse interpretations by authors, target audiences, and contexts in different works.