Which one of these is not a characteristic of folk music?
A. Folk music is often performed using portable instruments such as acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, and fiddle.
B. Folk music is usually inspired by traditional music.
C. Folk music is only created by descendants of English, Scottish, and Irish settlers.
D. Folk music tends to be simple, rather than complex.

Respuesta :

C :  Folk music is only created by descendants of English, Scottish, and Irish settlers.

The correct answer is C) Folk music is only created by descendants of English, Scottish, and Irish settlers.

The statement that is not a characteristic of folk music is "Folk music is only created by descendants of English, Scottish, and Irish settlers."

Folk music has been characterized by rural music that was transmitted by generations. Its music that refers to common lives of people. It is a kind of music that is often performed using portable instruments such as acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, and fiddle. It is usually inspired by traditional music and tends to be simple, rather than complex. It appeals to many people in that folk music transmits topics or moments lived by conventional people.