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Folk music is typically considered a genre of music that is passed down through the generations, often performed in small settings, and sometimes tied to specific cultures or geographic regions. In contrast, popular music is typically thought of as a genre with a wide appeal that is typically distributed and promoted on a large scale through media outlets. While there may be some crossover between folk and popular music, they are not the same thing. So, to answer your question, folk music is not necessarily popular music.