Folk and Popular Culture

These flashcards cover key concepts related to folk and popular culture, including definitions of significant terms from the lecture.

Folk Music

Musical traditions that are typically created anonymously and rooted in cultural practices.

Popular Music

Music created by specific artists for performance or commercial purposes, often recognized and credited.

Diffusion

The process by which cultural elements spread from one region to another, often associated with relocation or expansion.

Cultural Landscape

A combination of physical features, agricultural and industrial patterns, religious and linguistic influences, shaped by human interaction with the environment.

Material Culture

Physical objects, resources, and spaces that people use to define their culture. This includes clothing, food, and shelter.

Non Material Culture

The beliefs, values, norms, and practices that are central to the social fabric of a culture.

Cultural Events

Significant occasions in a culture that are celebrated through various forms of expression, such as music and dance.

Ghost Writer

A person who writes for another individual, often without official credit for their contribution.

Relocation Diffusion

The spread of cultural traits or practices through the physical movement of people.

Environmental Factors

Aspects of the environment, such as climate and topography, that impact cultural practices and material culture.