popular song; folk song; ballad; ditty
Refers to songs that are popular among the common people, often with a traditional or folk flavor. Can be used for both old folk songs and modern popular tunes, but carries a slightly old-fashioned or literary tone.
There are many folk songs that have been passed down in this region since ancient times.
He collected popular songs of that era and compiled them into a book.
Compound of 俗 (ぞく, 'common, popular') and 謡 (よう, 'song, chant'). The term has been used since the Edo period to refer to songs of the common people.