noun
popular song; folk song; ditty; ballad
Refers to songs of the common people, often traditional or popular in nature, as opposed to classical or art songs.
この地域には古くから伝わる俗歌がたくさんある。
There are many folk songs that have been passed down in this region since ancient times.
彼は当時の俗歌を集めて本にまとめた。
He collected popular songs of that era and compiled them into a book.