1. the singing of folk songs, typically as a performance or cultural practice
Usage: often used as a gerund or mass noun; can refer to both the activity and the genre of music

Examples

• She discovered a passion for folksinging after attending a concert at the local coffee shop.
• Folksinging has experienced a revival among younger audiences in recent years.
• He spent his college years performing folksinging at open-mic nights.
• The festival celebrates traditional folksinging from various cultures around the world.
• Folksinging often tells stories about social issues and everyday life.
• Many famous musicians got their start in folksinging before moving to other genres.